Market Research Survey-Identification Plate.docx

Market Research/Commercial Item Survey

Return the Completed Survey to: Mukti Deb Via E-Mail: mukti.deb.civ@army.mil No Later Than: 5:00 PM EST, 14 December 2022

The Army Contracting Command Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) intends to solicit for Plate, Identification; NSN: 9905-01-482-0188. This survey, and all information herein is for informational planning purposes only and does not constitute a “Request for Proposal or Invitation for Bid”, nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This survey is used to determine if the item is commercially available or has a commercial equivalent, please answer the questions below:

1. General Supplier Information:

Business Name:

Address:

FAX:

Point of contact:

Email Address:

CAGE:

DUNs Number:

Business Type (Check all that apply);

8(a)

Minority Owned

Disabled Veteran

Small Business

Hub Zone

Small-Disadvantaged

Large Business

Women Owned

2. NOUN: PLATE, IDENTIFICATION

End Item: Infantry Fighting Vehicle (M2, M2A1, M2A2), Cavalry Fighting Vehicle (M3, M3A1, M3A2).

Description: This component is rigid or semirigid, generally flat and smooth. Its thickness is small in comparison to its length and width or diameter. It is designed to be attached to an item and indicates name and/or nomenclature of the item. See also Marker, Identification; Plate, Designation; Plate, Instruction; Plate Set, Identification; and Tag, Marker. Excludes Label.

Applicable Part Numbers: 12446235

NSN: 9905-01-482-0188

Estimated Price per unit for the estimated maximum quantity of 29 EA:

What is the production lead-time required after receipt of an order (days)?

What would be the most economical production rate for this item? (please include unit price)

What is the maximum production capability per month? (shift, hour, day schedule)

Is there a commercial warranty period, and what items are covered?

Description of Quality Control System:

ISO 9001:200 Compliant? Yes or No

3. Supplier questions:

[ ] I do not believe this item to be commercially available for the following reason(s):

[ ] I believe this item to be commercially available for the following reason(s):

4. POC for this survey or any further inquiries (name, title, and email address):

Mukti Deb Contract Specialist mukti.deb.civ@army.mil

Please return this survey, with any supporting documentation required no later than 5:00 PM EST, 14 December 2022. Thank you for your assistance.

Notice: If this item is determined to be commercially available, in order for the contracting officer to determine the price fair and reasonable on the resultant contract, you may be required to provide the following data along with your proposal, in accordance with FAR 52.215-20(a)(1)(ii)(a), (b), and (c):

(ii) Commercial item exception. For a commercial item exception, the offeror shall submit, at a minimum, information on prices at which the same item or similar items have previously been sold in the commercial market that is adequate for evaluating the reasonableness of the price for this acquisition. Such information may include --

(A) For catalog items, a copy of or identification of the catalog and its date, or the appropriate pages for the offered items, or a statement that the catalog is on file in the buying office to which the proposal is being submitted. Provide a copy or describe current discount policies and price lists (published or unpublished), e.g., wholesale, original equipment manufacturer, or reseller. Also explain the basis of each offered price and its relationship to the established catalog price, including how the proposed price relates to the price of recent sales in quantities similar to the proposed quantities.

(B) For market-priced items, the source and date or period of the market quotation or other basis for market price, the base amount, and applicable discounts. In addition, describe the nature of the market.

(C) For items included on an active Federal Supply Service Multiple Award Schedule contract, proof that an exception has been granted for the schedule item.

1-May-15 Updated