Sources Sought: Type V Airdrop Main Panel Assembly NSN: 1670-01-304-3006

The Army Contracting Command-Detroit Arsenal, operating under the Department of the Army Materiel Command TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, is conducting market research regarding a potential acquisition for the Type V Airdrop Platform, Main Panel Assembly (NSN: 1670-01-304-3006, Part Number: 11-1-2780-8). This sources sought notice is designed to gather vendor information regarding capabilities, qualifications, and interest from both small and large businesses to support government planning for a future procurement. The survey requests comprehensive vendor information including company profiles, business classification under NAICS code 332510 (stamped metal manufacturing), small business status verification, and nonmanufacturer rule qualifications. Requirement-specific inquiries address prior government manufacturing experience for this item, current production capability, proposed production location, first article testing experience, production lead time, monthly production capacity at minimum, normal, and maximum levels, current unit pricing, minimum order quantities, and quality management system certifications. The deadline for submitting responses to Contract Specialist William Anderson at William.d.anderson8.civ@army.mil is April 1, 2026, though this notice is explicitly stated to be for informational planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract.

This pre-solicitation notice is not associated with any set-aside designation and contains no information regarding potential incumbents or current contractors. No award value or budget range has been disclosed in this market research phase, and no compensation will be provided for participation in the sources sought survey. The notice does not specify minimum order quantities or contract quantities at this preliminary stage, as the government is still in the planning and market research phase to determine vendor availability and capability. Respondents are instructed to clearly mark any proprietary or confidential information with appropriate restrictive legends and should provide relevant sales media and product manuals as attachments where applicable to support their capability statements.