SAM #W912CH27BA014_SourcesSought

Army market research for M1 Abrams fire suppression valve recharge kits

The U.S. Army is researching suppliers for valve recharge kits used to support M1 Abrams fire suppression systems. - Government buyer: U.S. Army, Army Contracting Command, Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA). - Procurement: Market research for a Recharge Kit, Valve for the M1 Abrams Family of Vehicles fire suppression system. - National Stock Number (NSN): 4210-01-483-9758. - Part number is listed as 57K4036 in the attachment and 579K4036 in the initial release summary; confirm the correct identifier. - Estimated quantities over five years: 1,724 kits in Year 1 and 540 kits per year in Years 2–5, for 3,884 kits total. - Notable requirements: The associated Technical Data Package has controlled distribution. Access requires current DD 2345 certification and verification of active Joint Certification Program registration. First article testing is not applicable. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, or vendors are identified in the provided materials. - Opportunity status: This is market research for potential future production; it does not specify a contract start date, end date, or award.

Description

Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) / Market Research Notice

NOTICE Type: RFI/Market Research for the Recharge Kit, Valve

This is a RFI / MARKET RESEARCH notice to request information for Government planning purposes only. Responses will assist the Government in planning its acquisition strategy for a potential future acquisition. The Government is not committed to issue a solicitation or award a contract as a result of this announcement.  Army Contracting Command - Detroit (ACC-DTA) is seeking qualified and capable potential vendors.  Since this is a Request for Information/Market Research and not a solicitation for receipt of proposals or quotations, the Government does not encourage questions concerning this market research.

This Request for Information (RFI) is for the manufacturing of the following:

Noun:  Recharge Kit, Valve

NSN:  4210-01-483-9758

P/N:  579K4036

NAICS Code: 336992

Noun Description: The Valve Recharge Kit is used to service and reset the fire suppression systems inside the M1 Abrams Family of Vehicles (FOV).

The Government is seeking to gain knowledge of the interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of the community, to include both small and large businesses.

If your company is interested and can demonstrate the ability, capability, and responsibility to deliver this equipment, you are encouraged to respond.

Response Instructions:

Complete the Survey: Please download, complete, and return the attached "SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH SURVEY" document.

Additional Material (Optional): You may also submit product literature, illustrations, or relevant company background/experience alongside your completed survey.

Responses should be addressed to Angelo Wilson, angelo.b.wilson.civ@army.mil.

This is not a request for proposal. This information is being requested for Government planning purposes only and does not commit the Government to any contractual agreement. The Government will not award a contract based upon responses to this announcement. The Government shall not reimburse or pay any costs for preparing or submitting information in response to this notice.

Contracting Office Address:

US Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal

6501 E. Eleven Mile Road

Detroit Arsenal MI

48397-5000

Point of Contract(s):

Angelo Wilson, Contract Specialist

angelo.b.wilson.civ@army.mil

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