SAM #W912CH26Q0056

Market Research for Blower, Air Barrier Units for M8E1 Shelter

The Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal is seeking industry input for the potential procurement of Blower, Air Barrier units for the M8E1 Chemical Biological Protective Shelter. - Government Buyer: - Army Contracting Command (ACC-DTA), Detroit Arsenal - Office: KO Directorate of Contracting, Warren, MI - Product Details: - Blower, Air Barrier - NSN: 4140-01-608-4073 - Part Number: 17-3-2979-1 (also referenced as 4140-01-608-4073) - Quantity: 23 units (for market research) - Application: M8E1 Chemical Biological Protective Shelter - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEM or vendor named; open to all qualified manufacturers - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Access to the Technical Data Package (TDP) requires DD 2345 certification (U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program) - The government is gathering information on vendor capabilities, qualifications, and production capacity - Both large and small businesses are encouraged to respond - This is a sources sought/market research notice, not a formal solicitation - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Detroit Arsenal, Warren, MI - Texarkana, Texas (potential delivery or performance location)

Description

The Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is seeking information on the technologies and industry capabilities available to provide the Blower, Air Barrier (NSN: 4140-01-608-4073, Part Number: 17-3-2979-1).

This Sources Sought Notice is utilized to determine the availability and adequacy of potential sources for planning purposes only. Responses are encouraged from both Large Businesses and Small Businesses in every socio-economic category. Please identify your company’s category in your response.

Interested vendors are encouraged to complete the survey located under "Attachments/Links" and then return via e-mail to the Primary Point of Contact listed on this posting. You may respond in total, or in part, to the survey. However, all responses must be received no later than 05 June 2026 at 12:00 PM Local Warren, MI time.

PLEASE NOTE: The associated Technical Data Package (TDP) will only be made available to vendors if/when a solicitation is released. 

DISCLAIMER

This Sources Sought Notice is not a Request for Quotations (RFQ) nor a Request for Proposals (RFP) and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Unsolicited proposals will not be accepted. No award will be made as a result of this notice nor responses received.

The Government is not liable for any costs associated in the preparation or submission of responses to this notice. Therefore, the Government will not reimburse nor pay for information submitted in response to this notice. Respondents are solely responsible for any and all expenses associated with responding to this notice.

All information contained in this notice is preliminary, subject to change, and is in no way binding on the Government. This notice will be the basis for collecting information on competencies and capabilities available, and is issued solely for information and planning purposes.

Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received in response to this notice that is marked “Proprietary” will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if any is issued. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor SAM.gov for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

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