Solicitation, Knob, NSN(s) 5355-01-629-8103 / 5355-01-629-8179

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is procuring knobs for light armored vehicles through a sole source solicitation to Carapace Armor Technology, LLC. The procurement covers two specific knob part numbers (SSQR2.5-15LK and SSQR2.5-2LKK) corresponding to NSNs 5355-01-629-8103 and 5355-01-629-8179, which are components used in military light armored vehicle systems. This is structured as a single, firm fixed price contract with NAICS code 332119 for metal stamping operations, requiring contractors to maintain registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). The government will evaluate offers using the lowest price technically acceptable criteria, with proposals requiring coverage of 100% of the total quantity and a minimum acceptance period of 90 calendar days. The original proposal due date of September 15, 2025, has been extended via Amendment 0001 to September 29, 2025, at 5:00 PM, with electronic submission required to Contract Specialist Colin Creagh.

This procurement does not utilize any small business set-aside designations and is specifically designated as sole source to Carapace Armor Technology, LLC, indicating they are the only qualified supplier for these specialized components. The contract calls for 200 units each of the two knob part numbers, with an option year providing for an additional 200 units of each part number, potentially doubling the total procurement quantity. Delivery is required within 240 days after contract award to the DLA Distribution facility in Anniston, Alabama, with items requiring military-specification packaging and preservation. The contract falls under PSC code 5355 for knobs and pointers, with the small business size standard set at 500 employees for the metal stamping industry classification. Performance will occur within the United States, with the specific delivery location being the Defense Logistics Agency distribution center in Alabama.