Pre-solicitation Notice/Synopsis for M256A2 Chemical Agent Detector Kits (NSN 6665-01-563-7473)

The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) intends to solicit for the following item:

NOUN: M256A2 Chemical Agent Detector Kit

NSN: 6665-01-563-7473

PART NUMBER: 5-77-3497

DESCRIPTION: The M256A2 Chemical Agent Detector Kit is a portable, military-unique item used to detect chemical agent vapors.

UNIT OF ISSUE: Each (EA)

First Article Test & Report: Required

The associated Request for Proposal (RFP), W56HZV-20-R-0034, will be issued on a full and open competition basis. It will result in a three-year, firm-fixed price, requirements-type contract. The yearly estimated quantities are as follows:

FIRST ORDERING YEAR: 30,000 EA - Estimated

SECOND ORDERING YEAR: 40,000 EA - Estimated

THIRD ORDERING YEAR: 40,000 EA - Estimated

TOTAL ESTIMATED QUANTITY: 110,000 EA

Contractors should not contact the Contract Specialist seeking the RFP, as it will not be available for at least 15 days after issuance of this notice. Also, there is a Technical Data Package (TDP) associated with this requirement. It is Distribution Code "C", which limits access to U.S. Government agencies and their contractors. Instructions for accessing the TDP will only be made available upon release of the RFP.

RFP W56HZV-20-R-0034 will be issued electronically via the Beta System for Award Management (SAM) website, as will any amendments thereto. The Government is under no obligation and is unable to maintain an interested vendor mailing list. Therefore, it is incumbent upon any interested party to periodically access Beta SAM to obtain any amendments which may be issued. Failure to obtain any of these amendments, and to respond to them prior to the date and time set for receipt of proposals, may render your proposal nonresponsive and result in its rejection.

DISCLAIMER: This is a Pre-solicitation Notice/Synopsis only and it is not a request for competitive proposals nor a solicitation of offers. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on the information contained within this posting nor information received as a result of this posting. The contents of any future RFP takes precedence over all information contained herein.

The Army Contracting Command – Warren intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) in February or March 2020 for the M256A2 Chemical Detector Kit (CDK); NSN:  6665-01-563-7473; P/N:  5-77-3497; NAICS:  334511.  The RFP will be full and open competition and result in a Firm-Fixed Price, Five-year, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.  The estimated Minimum Guaranteed Quantity will be approximately 54,314 Kits; the estimated Maximum Contract Quantity will be approximately 154,380 Kits.  The Technical Data Package (TDP) is Distribution C (limited to U.S. Government agencies and their contractors) and export controlled.  First Article Test (FAT) is required.  The Production Lead Time (PLT) without FAT (with Government approved FAT waiver) is 180 days at a rate of 6,000 each/month.  The PLT with FAT is approximately 270 days after award at a rate of 6,000 each/month.  The FAT Report (FATR) is due 210 days after award.  The Government FATR approval time is 30 days after receipt of FATR.  Packaging is Military/B; the Special Packaging Instruction number is P5-77-3497, dated 06 May 2019, Rev C.  Inspection and Acceptance are Origin.  Free on Board is Destination.