Sources Sought for REMOTE HANDLING SET

The Army Contracting Command-Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) has issued a sources sought notice for market research purposes regarding the procurement of a Remote Handling Set, identified by NSN 1385-01-699-7435 and part number 1700141080. This specialized equipment falls under the Surface Use Explosive Ordnance Disposal Tools and Equipment category and is classified under NAICS code 334310. The government seeks to identify qualified vendors, both small and large businesses, capable of manufacturing this equipment for the Common Robotics System - Individual (CRSI) program. Interested vendors must demonstrate their manufacturing capabilities, production capacity, and ability to deliver the specified equipment while responding to three specific questions regarding commercial marketplace availability, subcontracting compliance for small businesses, and minimum sustaining production rates. All responses must be submitted via email to ciara.l.woodard-brown.civ@army.mil by Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST. The government emphasizes that this is solely a market research effort and does not guarantee the issuance of a future solicitation or contract award.

This opportunity does not include any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified contractors regardless of business size. The estimated quantity for procurement is 14 units of the Remote Handling Set, though no specific award values or budget ranges have been disclosed in the notice. No current contractors or potential incumbents are identified in the documentation. The sources sought notice requests comprehensive information from vendors including business classification, manufacturing capabilities, production lead times, current pricing structures, and quality management systems. Vendors are expected to provide detailed responses about their ability to fulfill the contract requirements within the established timeline framework. The government's market research approach suggests this may be an initial step toward a more formal procurement process for this specialized military equipment.