Solicitation, Ground Hop Kit, NSN: 2590-01-700-1933

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is soliciting quotations for Ground Hop Kits (NSN: 2590-01-700-1933, Part Number 57K7985) through RFQ W912CH-24-Q-0021. This procurement is for a firm-fixed-price contract to supply specialized vehicular components associated with the Bradley Fighting Vehicle Maintenance Training program. Contractors must be certified under the United States/Canada Joint Certification Program to access the export-controlled technical data package, and must demonstrate compliance with ISO 9001:2015 quality standards. The solicitation requires First Article Testing, with potential waivers available through a detailed review process. Interested small businesses must submit their proposals via email to the Contract Specialist by May 8, 2025, adhering to specific technical and quality requirements including Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC) specifications and unique item identification protocols.

The contract is a 100% small business set-aside with an initial requirement for 10 kits, divided into two contract line items. The estimated delivery timeline is 660 days after contract award (or 270 days if First Article Testing is waived), with FOB Destination specified as DLA Distribution Red River in Texarkana, Texas. The procurement falls under NAICS category 336390 (Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing) and Product Service Code 2590 for Miscellaneous Vehicular Components. While no specific incumbent contractors are mentioned, the solicitation includes provisions for potential engineering change proposals, variance requests, and notice of revisions. The technical complexity, export control requirements, and specific manufacturing standards suggest this is a specialized procurement targeting small businesses with advanced manufacturing capabilities in military vehicle component production.