Sources Sought_EPDM Molding_Revised.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT/REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR

EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) molding on backshells for cable assemblies for Letterkenny Army Depot (LEAD)

The Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal – Letterkenny Army Depot (ACC- RSA-LEAD) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) and Source Sought announcement to gain information from industry and seek sources capable of and interested in EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) molding on backshells for cable assemblies, in accordance with the associated drawing and material specifications. The purpose of providing this information is to conduct Market Research and identify interested sources capable of procuring and fabricating these items.

Letterkenny is looking to have one (1) company to provide EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) molding on backshells for cable assemblies OR fabricate the entire cable assembly.

The drawing for this requirement is export controlled, Distribution F, which contains unclassified sensitive military data. Only vendors who have a current DD Form 2345 – Military Critical Technical Data Agreement on file with Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS) are authorized to receive the drawing. Interested vendor(s) may request a copy of the applicable drawing via e-mail. Please contact Ms. Bobie Burkett at bobie.j.burkett.civ@army.mil.

Contractors must be properly registered in the Government System for Award Management database (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220, or via the Internet at www.sam.gov.

Eligibility

At this point, the Government requests the response from all interested capable businesses and the applicable NAICS to perform the molding is 333511 – Industrial Mold Manufacturing with a small business size of 500 employees. At this time, the Government has made no decisions about whether a full and open competition will occur. Upon receipt of all responses to this notice, the Government will determine its path forward.

Capabilities Statement and additional Information and Submission Details

REQUESTED INFORMATION:

Please provide a Capabilities Statement, which must address the following items:

A. Provide EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) molding on backshells for cable assemblies:

1. Do you have experience with EPDM molding on backshells for cable assemblies? Describe the type of work your company performed in the past in support of the same or similar requirements? Describe your ability to manage the project and meet this requirement in accordance with the associated drawing.

2. Are you able to provide EPDM molding in accordance with both specifications.

(SAE-AMS3260) and (ASTM D2768)?

3. Are you able to mold large and smaller size connectors?

4. Is there any special tooling that may be needed for this process? If so, do you possess that tooling?

5. How long would you need to accomplish this requirement?

B. Fabricate the entire cable assembly/assemblies:

6. Are you able to procure this full cable assembly/assemblies? If so, can you meet the test requirements?

7. Are you able to do the EPDM molded backshell in its entirety?

8. Are you able to provide the raw cable that is already in the EPDM molded sleeving?

*Note: We are having difficulty finding a vendor that will supply us with the raw cable already jacketed in the EPDM. If we can procure that cable, we can fabricate the entire cable assembly.

However, we would still have to outsource to someone to do the EPDM molded back shell. See cable preparation document 13553553_01.

C. Additional questions:

9. Please identify other Government Agencies for whom you have performed similar work in the past. What contract vehicle(s) were utilized for those contracts? Please provide contract numbers and Government POCs.

10. What obstacles or hindrances did you encounter while performing similar work on past contracts? List any lessons learned or best business practices found.

11. If awarded a contract, how many calendar days following an award would it take your firm to begin providing the supplies and begin performance?

12. What installation support will your company require to successfully perform the requirements of the required work?

13. Does your company currently possess the capabilities to perform all the tasks for the required work internally? If not, what areas may require accomplishment with teaming arrangements and subcontracting?

14. Please provide any general questions or clarifications regarding this requirement.

15. Please note that under a Small-Business Set-Aside, in accordance with FAR 52.219-14, the small business prime must perform at least 50% of the work themselves in terms of the cost of performance. Provide an explanation of your company’s ability to perform at least 50% of the requirement.

16. If applicable, indicate whether you qualify as a Small, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a) Small Business, Women-Owned, HUBZone, or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern and provide your documentary proof from the Small Business Administration.

17. Please supply your SAM reps and certs as well as your SBA Profile.

Please offer recommendations to improve the technical drawing. Identify any condition or action that may be having the effect of unnecessarily restricting competition with respect to this acquisition. Provide the specific aspects that unreasonably restrict competition and the rationale for such conclusion. The Government appreciates your answers and feedback and welcomes any questions you have.

If your firm is capable of the requirements described in this RFI, please provide a Capability Statement with answers to the above questions to Ms. Bobie J. Burkett at bobie.j.burkett.civ@army.mil by 20 October 2025, 1:00 P.M. Eastern Time.

Point of Contact:

BOBIE J. BURKETT (Mrs.)

Lead Contract Specialist / Contracting Officer AMCOM Directorate Army Contracting Command - Redstone Arsenal

CCAM-DSP

1 Overcash Avenue, Bldg. 10 Chambersburg, PA 17201-4150 Teams: 520-941-0162 Comm: 717-267-5283

DSN: 570-5283

Govt Cell: 717-552-8429 Email: bobie.j.burkett.civ@army.mil