Dynamic Reference Unit (DRUH-R) Kit with Container

The Department of the Army's Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes regarding the procurement of a Dynamic Reference Unit Hybrid - Replacement Kit (DRUH-R Kit) with Container, NSN 6605-01-618-2488. This specialized navigational instrument is required for the repair service of the M109A6-A7 Howitzer and falls under NAICS code 334511 for Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing. Vendors are requested to provide detailed information about their capabilities, including business type classifications (8(a), HUBZone, Women-owned, Service-disabled Veteran-owned), manufacturing capabilities, production lead times, monthly production rates, current pricing, quality management systems, and commercial availability. The government emphasizes that this is a voluntary market research survey and is not obligated to issue a solicitation or award a contract based on responses. Interested vendors must submit their responses by July 23, 2025, via email to Angelo Wilson, and are encouraged to clearly mark any proprietary information while being permitted to include relevant sales media and product manuals.

This procurement opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations, making it open to all qualified vendors regardless of size or socioeconomic status. The government has not identified any incumbent contractors or current service providers in the available documentation. While specific contract values or budget ranges are not disclosed in this market research phase, the procurement involves an estimated quantity of 15 units in the first year, followed by 9 units annually in years 2 through 5, totaling 51 units over a five-year period. The timeline indicates this is a multi-year requirement with sustained annual demand following the initial year's higher volume. The part number for the required kit is 130414512, and vendors are expected to demonstrate their ability to meet the government's production schedule and quality requirements for this critical howitzer repair component.