Sources Sought - NSN 6665-00-050-8529 & 6665-01-226-5589 M8 & M9 Chemical Paper

The Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is conducting a sources sought notice for the production of M8 and M9 Chemical Paper components used in the Joint Biological Point Detection System (JBPDS). The procurement targets 115,967 rolls of M8 Chemical Paper (NSN 6665-00-050-8529) and 424,216 rolls of M9 Chemical Paper (NSN 6665-01-226-5589), with First Article Testing (FAT) required for both items. Interested vendors are requested to complete a comprehensive survey detailing their manufacturing capabilities, production capacity, lead times, pricing structures, and quality management systems. The evaluation will assess vendors' technical competence, manufacturing experience, and ability to meet military specifications. Responses must be submitted via email to Eboni Albert (eboni.q.albert.civ@army.mil) by 4:30 PM EST on February 12, 2025, with the subject line "M8 & M9 Chemical Paper Survey Responses".

The sources sought notice is open to both small and large businesses under NAICS category 334511, with potential opportunities for socioeconomic categories including 8(a), HUBZone, Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) programs. Vendors must possess a current DD 2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement to access the Technical Data Package (TDP), which will only be distributed if a formal solicitation is released. No specific set-aside has been designated for this procurement, indicating a competitive approach that welcomes broad participation from the industrial base. Potential vendors should note that while the current notice is informational, it represents a preliminary step toward a future solicitation for these critical chemical detection paper components. The comprehensive survey will help ACC-DTA assess market capabilities and inform the subsequent procurement strategy for these specialized military materials.