M69 Nosecup Filter, Med.

The Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is conducting market research for the production of a military-unique component, specifically a Nosecup, Left Filter Mount (Medium) used in the M69 Chem-Bio Mask System with NSN 4240-01-663-8648 and Part No. 72008_8. This sources sought notice aims to identify potential vendors and assess industry capabilities for manufacturing this specialized safety equipment component. First Article Testing (FAT) is a mandatory requirement for this procurement, and access to the Technical Data Package (TDP) will be restricted to DoD contractors with current DD 2345 certification. Interested vendors must complete a comprehensive survey that evaluates manufacturing capabilities, production lead times, quality management systems, commercial availability, and business classifications. All survey responses must be submitted via email to Contract Specialist Catherine Castonguay by 4:30 PM Eastern Standard Time on September 2, 2025, with the subject line "Nosecup Filter Survey Responses."

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to various business types including 8(a), HUBZone, women-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, small businesses, and large businesses, with respondents required to verify their small business status through SAM.gov registration. No incumbent contractors or current suppliers are mentioned in the documentation. The anticipated procurement involves production of approximately 12 units annually over a potential five-year contract period, though no specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed. The government emphasizes that this market research effort does not guarantee the issuance of a solicitation or contract award, and the actual Technical Data Package will only be released if and when a formal solicitation is published. The procurement falls under NAICS code 423990 for Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers and PSC category 4240 for Safety and Rescue Equipment.