Sources Sought - Sample Canister, 400

The Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is conducting a sources sought market research survey to identify vendors capable of manufacturing Sample Canister, 400 units (NSN: 6665-01-546-4513, Part Number: 5-15-30819). This pre-solicitation notice is designed to gather information regarding interest, capabilities, and qualifications from both small and large businesses within the hazard-detecting instruments and apparatus sector (PSC 6665). Key requirements include First Article Testing (FAT), which may be waived, and vendors must demonstrate current manufacturing capability for U.S. Government agencies. The evaluation will assess company profiles, business type certifications, NAICS code 334511 confirmation, nonmanufacturer rule qualification status, past government contracting experience, production capacity, pricing, quality management systems, and minimum order quantities. All responses must be submitted via email to Contract Specialist Danielle Campbell at danielle.r.campbell9.civ@army.mil by April 7, 2026, at 12:00 PM Local Warren, Michigan time, with "Market Survey - Sample Canister" as the subject line.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to certified small businesses. The estimated procurement covers 585 units over a five-year period, with Year 1 requiring 285 units and Years 2 through 5 each requiring 100 units annually. No current incumbent contractor has been identified in this notice. The Technical Data Package (TDP) will only be provided to eligible contractors who possess current DD 2345 certification and active Joint Certification Program (JCP) registration upon request through SAM.gov. While no specific contract award value is disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, participation is entirely voluntary with no guarantee that the government will issue a subsequent solicitation or award a contract based on this market research survey.