Attachment 0001 Sources Sought _JGMTK Sources Sought MAR 2026.docx

Sources Sought Notice/Request for Information (RFI)

DESCRIPTION OF INTENT

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) to request information for Government planning purposes only. The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is seeking to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of various members of the community, to include both small and large businesses, for production of the item identified below. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice/RFI will assist ACC-DTA in planning its acquisition strategy for a potential future acquisition. The Government will not award a contract based on this notice, nor will it pay for information provided by respondents.

ESTIMATED QUANTITIES

Item: Joint General Mechanics Tool Kit (JGMTK):

NSN: 5180-01-605-5146

The JGMTK is a self-contained, general-purpose automotive toolkit for military maintenance personnel. Its core function is to provide military mechanics with the necessary specialized hand tools to perform field-level maintenance and repairs across the U.S. Army and Marine Corps, to include the following vehicle platforms:

· Tracked combat vehicles (e.g., tanks)

· Wheeled tactical and logistical vehicles

· Ground Support Equipment (GSE)

· Prime Power Production/Generation units

TECHNICAL DATA

PACKAGE

There is a Technical Data Package (TDP) associated with this procurement. It is distribution statement “D”, which limits access to Department of War (DoW) and U.S. DoW contractors, and is located under the Attachments/Links section of the associated SAM posting.

To view/obtain this TDP, the vendor must have a current DD 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, on file with the Defense Logistics Information Service.

If the vendor has a current certification, they are required to submit a TDP access request via SAM.gov:

1. Navigate to https://www.SAM.gov

2. Search for the sources sought title, NSN 5180-01-605-5146, Joint General Mechanics Toolkits (JMGTK).

3. Click on the attachments

4. Request access to this document

5. Send your approved DD Form 2345 via e-mail to the following personnel:

Meika Cole, Contract Specialist Email: meika.j.cole.civ@army.mil

If the vendor does not have a current certification, they must submit a DD Form 2345 to the United States/Canada Joint Certification Office, along with copies of all supporting documentation. DD Form 2345 and instructions can be found on the Joint Certification Program website at: http://www.dla.mil/HQ/InformationOperations/Offers/Products/LogisticsApplications/JCP.aspx. Processing time is estimated at six (6) to ten (10) weeks after receipt. Upon receipt of certification, the vendor may request access to the TDP as described herein.

Upon completion of the purposes for which Government technical data has been provided, the offeror, and all subcontractors, vendors, and sub-vendors of the offeror, are required to destroy all documents, including all reproductions, duplications, or copies thereof as may have been further distributed. Destruction of this technical data shall be accomplished by shredding, pulping, burning, or melting any physical copies of the TDP and/or deletion or removal of downloaded TDP files from computer drives and electronic devices, and any copies of those files.

Source Controlled Parts List

The JGMTK TDP contains Source Controlled Parts. It combines the source-controlled tool load with the tool chest, foam and markings.

Vendors will need to provide proof that you are able to obtain the source-controlled parts from approved sources. Source controlled parts are provided in Attachment 0002; JGMTK Controlled Parts List

***If vendors choose to not go through the approved sources above, they must confirm that they will go through the process of becoming an approved source. To become an approved source, you would need to submit a SAR package. This link below will allow you to go through the process to become one. https://tacom.army.mil/ombudsman/sap

FIRST ARTICLE TESTING (FAT)

PRODUCT VERIFICATION TEST (PVT)

Testing is required and estimated as 270 Days after award.

NOTE: All survey input is voluntary, and no compensation will be made for your firm’s participation. Since this is a Sources Sought Notice, and not a solicitation for receipt of proposals or quotations, the Government does not encourage questions concerning this market research. Furthermore, the Government is not obligated to issue a solicitation or award a contract as a result of this announcement.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE SURVEY

1. You may respond in total, or in part, to this survey. However, all responses must be received no later than 06 APR 2026.

2. All completed surveys shall be sent via e-mail to:

Meika Cole Lead Contract Specialist, ACC-DTA E-mail: meika.j.cole.civ@army.mil

Subject Line: Sources Sought Notice/RFI Response - Joint General Mechanics Toolkits_MAR 2026 (Your Vendor Name)

3. Relevant sales media and product manuals may be included as attachments with your submission. Please clearly mark all proprietary information. The front page of your response package should state "PROPIETARY INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN" (all caps), if applicable. Also, please provide a release statement indicating that the proprietary information may be distributed to Army personnel involved with this survey.

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION & LABELING

The Government acknowledges its obligations under 18 USC §1905 to protect information qualifying as confidential. Pursuant to this statute, the Government is willing to accept any trade secret or confidential restrictions placed on qualifying data forwarded in response to the survey questions, and to protect it from unauthorized disclosure subject to the following:

1. Clearly and conspicuously mark qualifying data as trade secret or confidential with the restrictive legend “CONFIDENTIAL” (all caps), including any explanatory text, so that the Government is clearly notified of what data needs to be protected.

2. In marking such data, please take care to mark only those portions of the data or materials that are truly trade secret or confidential (overbreadth in marking inappropriate data as “CONFIDENTIAL” may diminish or eliminate the usefulness of your response). Use circling, underscoring, highlighting, or any other appropriate means to indicate those portions of a single page that need to be protected.

3. The Government is not obligated to protect unmarked data. Additionally, marked data that is already in the public domain or in the possession of the Government or third parties, or is afterward placed into the public domain by the owner or another party through no fault of the Government will not be protected once in the public domain. Data already in the Government’s possession will be protected in accordance with the Government’s data rights.

4. Confidential data transmitted electronically, whether by physical media or not, whether by the respondent or by the Government, shall contain any restrictive legend, with any explanatory text, on both the cover of the transmittal e-mail and at the beginning of the file itself. Where appropriate for portions only of an electronic file, use the restrictive legends “CONFIDENTIAL DATA BEGINS:” and “CONFIDENTIAL PORTION ENDS”.

5. In any reproductions of technical data or any portions thereof subject to asserted restrictions, the Government shall also reproduce the asserted restriction legend and any explanatory text.

6. The Government sometimes uses support contractors in evaluating responses. Consequently, responses that contain confidential information may receive only limited or no consideration since the respondent’s marking of data as “CONFIDENTIAL” will preclude disclosure of same outside the Government, and therefore will preclude disclosure to support contractors assisting with the evaluation effort.

QUESTIONNAIRE / SURVEY

A) Vendor Profile. Please complete the yellow-highlighted fields below:

1.

COMPANY NAME:

MAILING ADDRESS:

CAGE CODE:

POC NAME / TITLE:

PHONE NUMBER:

E-MAIL ADDRESS:

WEBSITE:

2. Business type for NAICS 332216: (Please check all that apply.)

8(a)

Small Disadvantaged

HUBZone

Women-owned

Large Business

None of the Above. Please Explain: ________________

Service-disabled Veteran-owned

Small Business

*If claiming small business status, the information must be verifiable in SAM.gov

3. Please indicate if the NAICS code selected is appropriate, if not, please explain why.

4. Nonmanufacturer Rule. To qualify as a small business concern for set-aside or sole source supply contracts, a small business must meet at least one of the qualifications listed below. Please indicate which qualification, if any, applies to your firm:

Manufacture the product itself; or

Supply a product manufactured by another small business if it is a nonmanufacturer; or

Supply the product of any sized manufacturer if the Small Business Administration has granted a waiver to the nonmanufacturer rule.

5. A current DD 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, must be on file with the Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS) to access and view the TDP associated with this procurement. Does your firm have a current DD 2345 on file with DLIS?

Yes

No

Approval Pending. Application submitted on: [MM/DD/YYYY]

B) Requirement-specific Information. Please complete the questions below:

A. Capability & Experience

1. Past Performance: Describe your company's experience manufacturing similar toolkits for U.S. Government agencies or commercial customers, especially for diverse platforms (e.g., various vehicle types).

· Please provide the contract number(s), agency/customer name, and a point of contact (name, email, phone number) for each reference.

2. Manufacturing & Assembly Location: If awarded a contract, where would the primary manufacturing and final assembly take place?

· Please provide the city and state.

3. Commercial Availability: Is this specific toolkit, or a functionally similar one, available as a Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) item?

· If yes, summarize its commercial availability and describe any key differences between the COTS version and the requirements for the JGMTK.

B. Technical & Quality Assurance

4. Critical Features: From a manufacturer's perspective, what are the most critical technical features or characteristics of the JGMTK that will ensure its effectiveness and durability in the field?

5. Manufacturing Process: Describe your company’s in-house manufacturing capabilities for a project of this scale (~46,000 units).

· Specify which, if any, parts of the process would be subcontracted and describe your plan for managing those subcontractors.

6. Sourcing Strategy: What is your process for sourcing the specialized hand tools required for the JGMTK?

· How do you ensure the quality, durability, and compliance of all sourced components?

7. Quality Management: Describe your quality control processes. How will you ensure each toolkit meets all government specifications?

· Please state if your firm is independently certified to a quality standard (e.g., ISO 9001:2015).

8. Innovation: Can you suggest any innovations, alternative materials, or different approaches that could improve the JGMTK's functionality, durability, portability, or cost-effectiveness?

9. First Article Testing (FAT): Describe your experience with FAT. What is your process for manufacturing, inspecting, and submitting a first article for government approval prior to the start of full-rate production?

10. Production Verification Testing (PVT): Describe your capabilities and approach to PVT. How do you ensure that the production process is stable and consistently yields products that meet all government specifications?

C. Sourcing & Subcontracting

11. Source-Controlled Parts: The Technical Data Package (TDP) for this toolkit will specify source-controlled components. Is your firm willing to purchase these parts directly from the approved manufacturers or their authorized distributors?

12. Source Approval Request (SAR): If your firm does not intend to purchase the source-controlled components from the currently approved vendors, do you intend to become an approved source by submitting a Source Approval Request (SAR) package to the Government?

13. Limitations on Subcontracting (For Small Businesses Only): If you are a small business, confirm your understanding of and ability to comply with FAR Clause 52.219-14, "Limitations on Subcontracting."

D. Pricing & Delivery

14. Production Capacity & Lead Time: What is your anticipated lead time for delivery of the first unit after order placement? What is your maximum monthly production capacity thereafter?

· Note: An estimated production rate of 1,791 units per month will be required.

15. Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM): While this is not a formal quote, please provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) price per toolkit.

16. Pricing Structure: What pricing model does your firm recommend (e.g., Firm-Fixed-Price)? Describe your pricing structure, including any potential discounts for larger quantities and factors like material price volatility that could affect pricing.

17. Logistics & Shipping: Describe your capabilities and experience with military-specific requirements for packaging, handling, and shipping to various government locations.

E. Additional Information

18. Market Differentiation: Who do you consider your main competitor for this type of product? What differentiates your company from them (e.g., quality, manufacturing process, specific innovations)?

19. Other Information: Is there any other pertinent information that your firm would like to provide to assist with our market research?