E2FDS Recompete Effort

The Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is conducting a Sources Sought Notice and Market Research Survey to evaluate vendor capabilities and interest for the production of the Early Entry Fluid Distribution System (E2FDS) Standard Five-Mile Set, a bulk fuel and raw water distribution system capable of throughputting up to 850,000 gallons of petroleum or 650,000 gallons of non-potable water daily. This market research effort seeks to gather information from both small and large businesses regarding their interest, capabilities, and qualifications to support potential future acquisition planning. Vendors must submit detailed responses by March 7, 2026, addressing their business profile, manufacturing capabilities, production facilities and lead times, quality management systems, cost estimates, and technical experience with design-to-print manufacturing. Access to the preliminary Technical Data Package (distribution code D, restricted to DoD and U.S. DoD contractors) requires vendors to maintain current DD 2345 Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement certification with the Defense Logistics Information Service and to submit a signed Nondisclosure Agreement. Prospective vendors should direct responses to Scott Kostesich or Vicki Fleming at ACC-DTA, and this Sources Sought Notice represents market research only with no guaranteed compensation or obligation to issue a subsequent solicitation.

No set-aside designation is being utilized for this procurement. The estimated requirement spans five years from 2027 to 2031, with procurement quantities of two E2FDS Standard Five-Mile Sets annually for Years 1 through 4 and one unit in Year 5, with each system comprising eight 20-foot ISO containers including Command and Control Modules, Automated Pump Stations, a Hose Retrieval Unit, and five miles of flexible hose with support equipment. Ancillary Support Equipment (NSN 2540-01-695-7605) is also identified as part of the requirement. No specific incumbent contractor or award value is disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, as this is a market research phase designed to inform the Government's acquisition strategy prior to formal solicitation. The Government anticipates conducting Production Verification Testing as First Article Testing to validate vendor capabilities and product conformance.