Sources Sought: Canister, Chemical-Biological Mask (NSN: 4240-01-654-8569)

The Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is conducting a sources sought notice for the procurement of Chemical-Biological Mask Canisters, specifically NSN 4240-01-654-8569, Part No. 72602/2. The purpose of this market research is to identify potential vendors capable of producing these military-unique components for the Joint Biological Point Detection System (JBPDS). Interested vendors must complete a detailed survey demonstrating their production capabilities, including lead times, monthly production rates, unit pricing, quality management systems, and previous government contract experience. Responses must be submitted via email to Contract Specialist Kim Parisek by 4:30 PM EST on December 11, 2024, with specific instructions for marking proprietary or confidential information. The Technical Data Package (TDP) will only be made available if a full solicitation is subsequently released, and it currently has a distribution code "D" that limits access to U.S. Government agencies and contractors.

The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate a specific set-aside for small businesses, though the survey requests information about vendor size status under NAICS 339113 and nonmanufacturer rule qualification. The procurement involves 1,420 units of the Chemical-Biological Mask Canister, with First Article Testing not being a requirement for this potential contract. While no specific award value or budget range is disclosed, the notice suggests this is a market research effort to inform future procurement planning. Vendors are encouraged to provide comprehensive information about their manufacturing capabilities, including production capacity, quality control processes, and relevant government contracting experience. The government is not committed to issuing a solicitation or contract based on this sources sought notice, but is seeking to understand the market's current capabilities for potential future procurement.