Sources Sought Notice: Relay Assembly (NSN: 5945-01-245-2459)

The Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is conducting market research for a Relay Assembly (NSN: 5945-01-245-2459) intended for the Patriot Missile Weapon System. The procurement seeks to identify potential vendors capable of producing 432 relay assemblies with a required First Article Test (FAT). Interested businesses, including small and large companies, must complete and submit a detailed survey by May 5, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST to contract specialist Clarissa Dixon. Vendors must verify their small business status in SAM.gov and can represent various business types such as 8(a), HUBZone, women-owned, or service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. The technical data package will only be available to DoD contractors with a current DD 2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement certification, and the survey will evaluate respondents' manufacturing capabilities, production lead times, quality management systems, and commercial availability of the relay assembly.

The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate a specific set-aside designation, meaning both small and large businesses can compete. The procurement involves 144 units to be produced annually over a four-year period, with no specified incumbent contractor mentioned. While no specific award value is disclosed, the contract will involve the production of 432 relay assemblies with part number 12343383. The government emphasizes that this is a market research exercise, and there is no guarantee of a subsequent solicitation or contract award. Potential vendors must demonstrate technical competence, manufacturing consistency, and the ability to meet the First Article Testing requirements. The procurement falls under NAICS category 335314 (Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing) and PSC category 5945 (Relays and Solenoids), indicating a specialized electronic component procurement for military systems.