RFI for Market Research - Panel, Power Distribution NSN: 6110-01-082-8958

The Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is conducting market research to identify manufacturers capable of producing Panel, Power Distribution components (NSN 6110-01-082-8958, Part No. 12282234) for the Tank M1 Abrams Family of Vehicles. This sources sought notice is non-binding and designed to gather information on vendor interest, capabilities, and qualifications to support the government's future acquisition strategy. Prosponders must provide detailed company profiles, including NAICS code classification (335311 or 335313), business designation status, manufacturing experience, current production capability, production location, lead times, monthly production rates at minimum, normal, and maximum sustainable levels, current unit pricing, quality management certifications, and commercial availability. The government will evaluate responses based on vendors' demonstrated manufacturing experience, current capabilities to meet production requirements, quality certifications, pricing competitiveness, and ability to meet lead time and volume requirements. Responses must be submitted by March 31, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST via email to Haley Bruns, Contract Specialist, at haley.r.bruns.civ@army.mil, and first article testing will be required for any subsequent acquisition.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, limiting competition to small business entities. No incumbent contractor or current contractor information is disclosed in this market research notice. The government has not indicated specific award values or budget ranges, as this is preliminary market research rather than a formal solicitation with binding funding commitments. Access to the restricted Technical Data Package (distribution code D) requires vendors to possess a current DD 2345 Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement certification on file with the Defense Logistics Information Service and active registration in the Joint Certification Program. Respondents must clearly identify proprietary and confidential information and acknowledge that all technical data must be destroyed upon completion of the survey purposes through shredding, pulping, burning, melting, or deletion from electronic devices. This market research notice provides no compensation for participation.