Sources Sought: NSN:5180-01-605-5146 Joint General Mechanics Toolkit (JGMTK)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- JGMTK_MAR2026
- Agency
-
Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 332216 Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Michigan, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Army's Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal is seeking qualified sources to manufacture the Joint General Mechanics Tool Kit (JGMTK), NSN 5180-01-605-5146, a self-contained automotive toolkit designed for military maintenance personnel. The JGMTK will support field-level maintenance and repairs on tracked combat vehicles, wheeled tactical and logistical vehicles, ground support equipment, and prime power production units across the U.S. Army and Marine Corps. Qualified vendors must possess current DD Form 2345 (Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement) certification to access the Technical Data Package, which is classified as distribution statement "D" and limited to Department of Defense contractors. Vendors must demonstrate manufacturing capabilities through information on business profile, quality assurance processes (including ISO 9001:2015 certification), production capacity, past performance, logistics capabilities, and experience with First Article Testing and Production Verification Testing. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are due by April 6, 2026, and should be submitted via email to Meika Cole, the Government's Contract Specialist, at meika.j.cole.civ@army.mil. It is important to note that this is a planning notice only; no contract will be awarded based on responses, and no compensation will be provided for participation.
This procurement carries no set-aside designations and involves no identified incumbent contractors. The estimated production requirement is approximately 21,492 units in Year 1, with 6,300 units annually for Years 2-5, totaling approximately 46,000 units across the five-year period. The anticipated production rate is 1,791 units per month, indicating sustained manufacturing demand. The toolkit contains source-controlled parts, requiring vendors to either procure from approved manufacturers or submit a Source Approval Request to become an approved source themselves. Rough order of magnitude pricing information is requested as part of the vendor survey. While specific award values are not disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, the substantial production volumes and multi-year commitment suggest a significant contract opportunity.
Notice text
The Government is seeking to identify qualified sources, both large and small businesses, capable of manufacturing the following item: Joint General Mechanics Tool Kit (JGMTK): NSN: 5180-01-605-5146
The JGMTK is a self-contained, general-purpose automotive toolkit for military maintenance personnel. Its core function is to provide military mechanics with the necessary specialized hand tools to perform field-level maintenance and repairs across the U.S. Army and Marine Corps, to include the following vehicle platforms.
- Tracked combat vehicles (e.g., tanks)
- Wheeled tactical and logistical vehicles
- Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
- Prime Power Production/Generation units
There is a Technical Data Package (TDP) associated with this procurement. It is distribution statement “D”, which limits access to Department of War (DoW) and U.S. DoW contractors, and is located under the Attachments/Links section of the associated SAM posting.
To view/obtain this TDP, the vendor must have a current DD 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, on file with the Defense Logistics Information Service.
If the vendor has a current certification, they are required to submit a TDP access request via SAM.gov:
1. Navigate to https://www.SAM.gov
2. Search for the sources sought title, NSN 5180-01-605-5146, Joint General Mechanics Toolkits (JMGTK).
3. Click on the attachments
4. Request access to this document
5. Send your approved DD Form 2345 via e-mail to the following personnel:
Meika Cole, Contract Specialist; Email: meika.j.cole.civ@army.mil
If the vendor does not have a current certification, they must submit a DD Form 2345 to the United States/Canada Joint Certification Office, along with copies of all supporting documentation. DD Form 2345 and instructions can be found on the Joint Certification Program website at: http://www.dla.mil/HQ/InformationOperations/Offers/Products/LogisticsApplications/JCP.aspx. Processing time is estimated at six (6) to ten (10) weeks after receipt. Upon receipt of certification, the vendor may request access to the TDP as described herein
The JGMTK TDP contains Source Controlled Parts. It combines the source-controlled tool load with the tool chest, foam and markings.
Vendors will need to provide proof that you are able to obtain the source-controlled parts from approved sources. Source controlled parts are provided in Attachment 0002; JGMTK Controlled Parts List. If vendors choose to not go through the approved sources above, they must confirm that they will go through the process of becoming an approved source. To become an approved source, you would need to submit a SAR package. This link below will allow you to go through the process to become one. https://tacom.army.mil/ombudsman/sap.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 0001 Sources Sought _JGMTK Sources Sought MAR 2026.docx | DOCX document |
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