Sources Sought, Assembly Positive Lock, NSN: 5342-01-588-5961

The Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to assess contractor interest and capabilities for the production of an Assembly, Positive Lock (NSN: 5342-01-588-5961, Part Number: 13019645). This is a pre-solicitation notice issued for planning and acquisition strategy purposes only, and the government makes no commitment to issue a solicitation or award a contract based on responses received. Contractors are requested to provide information regarding their manufacturing experience with government contracts, current production capabilities, production location, lead times, monthly production rates, unit pricing, quality management certifications, and commercial availability of the item. Respondents must also furnish vendor profile information, including CAGE code and business type designation (8(a), HUBZone, women-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, or small business status verified through SAM.gov). Responses to this voluntary, non-compensated survey must be submitted via email to Contract Specialist Rachel Gervais at rachel.r.gervais.civ@army.mil by February 2, 2026, using the subject line "Sources Sought, W912CH-26-Q-0018, (contractor's name)." Proprietary information must be clearly marked as confidential, and respondents should include a release statement permitting distribution to Army personnel involved in the survey.

This procurement is set aside for Total Small Business participation. The government is seeking to acquire a base quantity of 31 units of the Assembly, Positive Lock with an option for an additional 31 units over a 365-day period, and no first article testing is required. A Technical Data Package (Distribution Code A) is available to interested contractors, though those accessing the package must maintain a current DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, on file with the Defense Logistics Information Service. The notice does not specify an award value or budget range, as this is market research to inform future acquisition strategy rather than an active solicitation. Contractors should be prepared to provide unit pricing information as part of their responses to help the government evaluate cost considerations for the potential future procurement.