Diffuser Assembly; NSN: 2540-01-200-5821

The Department of the Army is conducting market research through a sources sought notice for diffuser assemblies (NSN 2540-01-200-5821) for the M1 Abrams Tank family, with responses due by June 22, 2026. This procurement is set aside for small business.

The Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal is seeking capability and interest data from both small and large businesses to inform future acquisition planning. The base requirement covers 76 units with no option quantity. First Article Testing is not required.

Respondents must hold a current DD 2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement certification on file with the Defense Logistics Information Service to access the restricted Technical Data Package (distribution code D, limited to DoD and U.S. DoD contractors). Vendors must provide past government manufacturing experience, current production capability, production location, lead time in calendar days, monthly production rates (minimum, normal, and maximum), current unit pricing, quality management system certifications, commercial availability status, financing requirements, minimum order quantities, and quantity discount thresholds. The survey requires identification of business type and small business status under 8(a), HUBZone, Women-owned, Service-disabled Veteran-owned, or large business categories, along with NAICS code 333413 applicability.

Responses must be submitted by email to Martina Zook (Martina.R.zook.civ@army.mil) with the subject line "(Company Name) - Sources Sought Notice W912CH26QA029." Participation is voluntary with no compensation, and the Government is not obligated to issue a solicitation or award a contract based on responses. Proprietary information must be clearly marked with appropriate restrictive legends.