Sources Sought - Safing Sector

The Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is conducting a market survey to assess potential suppliers for specific military components: Housing, Safing Sector, and Safing Sector Assembly, each identified by unique National Stock Numbers (NSNs). The market research targets manufacturers capable of producing these ordnance-related items within the Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332994). Interested contractors must respond via email to Ashley Young, providing detailed information about their manufacturing capabilities, business profile, and production capacities. The survey aims to gather comprehensive insights into potential offerors' technical competencies, production lead times, quality management systems, and commercial availability. Responses must be submitted by April 22, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST, with the agency emphasizing that this market survey does not constitute a formal solicitation and does not guarantee future contract opportunities.

The current source for these components is Dillon Aero, Inc., and the Army does not currently possess a complete technical data package for the items. While no specific set-aside has been designated, the market survey indicates an interest in potential small business participants, including 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, and women-owned businesses. The survey specifically covers Product Service Code (PSC) 1005 for Guns Through 30Mm and seeks to understand the broader industrial base's capacity to support potential future procurement. No specific award value or contract budget was disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice. Potential vendors are explicitly instructed that telephone responses will not be accepted, and all communication must be conducted via the specified email channel with the designated contracting representative.