RFI for Market Research, Holder, Ammunition NSN: 1398-01-330-9529

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Solicitation number
W912CH-25-Q-0102
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is conducting market research for a Holder, Ammunition (NSN 1398-01-330-9529) intended for the Tank, M1 Abrams Family of Vehicles. This Sources Sought Notice is designed to identify potential vendors capable of manufacturing this specialized equipment for the Department of the Army. Interested vendors must possess a current DD 2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement to access the Technical Data Package, which is limited to DoD and U.S. DoD contractors. The market research survey seeks comprehensive information about vendor capabilities, including business type, manufacturing capabilities, production lead times, monthly production rates, current pricing, and quality management systems. Responses must be submitted via email to contract specialist Haley Bruns by May 20th, 2025 at 3:00 PM EST, with proprietary information clearly marked.

The procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, specifically targeting manufacturers in the Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing (NAICS 332992) category. While no specific award value or incumbent contractor is mentioned, the notice indicates this is a preliminary market research exercise with no guarantee of subsequent solicitation or contract award. Vendors will be evaluated based on their ability to demonstrate manufacturing readiness, production capacity, and technical competence in producing the specialized ammunition holder. The government is seeking detailed insights into commercial availability, production capabilities, and potential pricing structures for this critical military equipment. Participation in the sources sought notice is voluntary, serving primarily as a planning tool for ACC-DTA to refine its acquisition strategy for this specialized military component.

Notice text

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Update #2 · Latest ·

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH SURVEY to request information for Government planning purposes only. The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is seeking to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of various members of the community, to include both small and large businesses, for production of the item identified below. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice/Market Research Survey will assist ACC-DTA in planning its acquisition strategy for a potential future acquisition.
There is a Technical Data Package (TDP) associated with this procurement. It is distribution code D, which limits access to Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S. DoD contractors only. To be eligible to gain access to the TDP, the vendor must have a current DD 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement certification on file with the Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS). If the vendor has a current certification, they are required to submit a request to access the TDP in SAM.gov. To access the data through SAM:
1. Log on to the SAM web site: https://SAM.gov.
2. Search for the solicitation number.
3. Click on the attachment you would like to view.
4. If the attachment is restricted, request access to the document.
Access will be granted, pending verification of the contractor’s active registration in Joint Certification Program (JCP). Upon completion of the purposes for which Government Technical Data has been provided, the offeror, and all subcontractors, vendors, and sub-vendors of the offeror, are required to destroy all documents, including all reproductions, duplications, or copies thereof as may have been further distributed. Destruction of this technical data shall be accomplished by: shredding, pulping, burning, or melting any physical copies of the TDP and/or deletion or removal of downloaded TDP files from computer drives and electronic devices, and any copies of those files.

Update #1 ·

     This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH SURVEY to request information for Government planning purposes only. The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is seeking to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of various members of the community, to include both small and large businesses, for production of the item identified below. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice/Market Research Survey will assist ACC-DTA in planning its acquisition strategy for a potential future acquisition.

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Files

File Type Posted
Sources Sought Notice Final W912CH25Q0102.docx DOCX document

Notice history

Notice Type Posted
Solicitation - Holder, Ammunition NSN: 1398-01-330-9529 Latest solicitation Solicitation
Synopsis for Market Research, Holder, Ammunition NSN: 1398-01-330-9529 Pre-Solicitation
This notice Original Pre-Solicitation

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