Sources Sought-Simulator Detector

Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is conducting market research via sources sought notice to assess vendor interest and capabilities for potential future production of Simulator Detector (Blister Agent), NSN 6665-01-379-0492, with responses due May 29, 2026. This is anticipated to be set aside for Total Small Business.

The Government seeks information on interest, capabilities, and qualifications from both small and large businesses for acquisition planning purposes only; no solicitation or contract award is obligated based on responses. Estimated total quantity requirement across five years is 139 units. The end item is M256A1 Simulator, Part Number 5-77-3261.

Respondents must provide vendor profile information including CAGE code and business classification status (8(a) small disadvantaged, HUBZone, women-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, or large business) verified in SAM.gov, and nonmanufacturer rule qualifications. Requirement-specific details requested include past Government manufacturing experience with contract numbers, current production capability, proposed production location, production lead time in calendar days, minimum/normal/maximum sustainable monthly production rates, current unit pricing, quality management system certification, commercial availability summary, financing requirements, and whether option or ordering availability periods or minimum order quantities present barriers to participation. Responses may be submitted in total or in part.

Proprietary and confidential information should be clearly marked; unmarked data will not be protected. Data shared with Government support contractors may have limited confidentiality. Submit responses to CPT Catherine Castonguay at catherine.a.castonguay.mil@army.mil with subject line "[COMPANY NAME]-Completed RFI Simulator Detector" by May 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.