Sources Sought - Feed Chute Assy

The Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is conducting a market survey to identify potential contractors for the production of a Feed Chute Assembly with National Stock Number 1420-01-373-6763. This pre-solicitation notice seeks to gather information about industry capabilities for manufacturing the specified item, with the primary objective of understanding potential offerors' manufacturing capacities and technical capabilities. Interested suppliers must respond via email to Ashley Young by April 11, 2025, with detailed information about their manufacturing processes, production capabilities, and organizational qualifications. The market survey is a preliminary research step designed to help ACC-DTA assess industry interest and potential contractor abilities, as defined under Federal Acquisition Regulation 15.201(e). Responses will be evaluated based on manufacturing capabilities, production lead times, quality management systems, and the ability to produce the required component.

The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate a specific set-aside designation, and the current contractor for the Feed Chute Assembly is SAI Industries. The Army does not currently possess a complete technical data package for the item, which may impact future solicitation requirements. The market survey targets manufacturers in the NAICS 336419 category (Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), with particular interest in small business classifications. Potential respondents must demonstrate the ability to manufacture the item, provide production rates, and confirm possession of a Military Critical Technical Data Agreement. While no specific award value or quantity is mentioned, the survey represents an initial step in potential future procurement activities for this specialized component.