W912CH-26-R-0072 For Hand Held Assay; NSN: 6665-01-568-0616

The Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal is conducting market research to assess industry capabilities for the production of a military-unique Hand Held Assay, identified by NSN 6665-01-568-0616 and part number 5-15-32277, designed to detect Ricin and Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B as part of the Joint Chemical Biological Radiological Water Monitor system. This sources-sought notice, issued under solicitation number 6665-01-568-0616 and NAICS code 339112, seeks detailed information from both small and large businesses regarding their manufacturing expertise, production capacity, quality management systems, and ability to meet First Article Testing requirements. Respondents must provide their business type, CAGE code, socioeconomic certifications (if applicable), and demonstrate compliance with the Nonmanufacturer Rule if claiming small business status, with all claims verified in SAM.gov. The response deadline is 1:00 p.m. EST on Friday, 29-May-2026, and submissions must be sent via email to George Campbell at [email hidden] with the exact subject line “Hand Held Assay Survey Response.” Participation is voluntary, and the Government has no obligation to issue a solicitation or award a contract based on responses. Access to the Technical Data Package, which contains critical specifications, is restricted and will be provided only to qualified vendors upon release of a formal solicitation, contingent upon prior certification via DD Form 2345 and registration with the Defense Logistics Information Service. All submitted data marked as confidential or proprietary must be clearly identified with “CONFIDENTIAL” and “PROPRIETARY INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN” labels on emails and files, and must comply with 18 USC §1905; unmarked information will not be protected. Manufacturers must confirm experience with FAT, outline current production rates and lead times, and disclose whether production will occur domestically or overseas. Any access to technical data requires mandatory destruction of all copies upon completion of use through shredding, burning, melting, pulping, or secure electronic deletion. No contract value, delivery schedule, or evaluation factors are established at this stage, and no compensation is provided for response preparation.