Sources Sought_Buttstock Assembly

The Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is conducting a market survey to identify qualified contractors capable of manufacturing Buttstock Assemblies (NSN 1005-01-673-4294) for the M4 and M4A1 weapon systems. The procurement falls under NAICS code 332994 for Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing, and interested vendors must possess a current DD 2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement certification to access the required Technical Data Package. First Article Testing will be mandatory, requiring contractors to test 5 buttstock assemblies as part of the qualification process. Potential vendors must respond via email to Pamela Cunha at pamela.cunha.civ@army.mil with detailed information about their manufacturing capabilities, production lead times, monthly production rates, quality management systems, and commercial availability. The response deadline is August 13, 2025, and telephone responses will not be accepted.

This market research effort does not include any set-aside designations and is open to various business types including 8(a), HUBZone, women-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and small disadvantaged businesses. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the notice. The government estimates purchasing approximately 8,210 buttstock assembly units in the first year of any resulting contract, followed by approximately 1,800 units per year in subsequent years. The notice emphasizes that this market survey is conducted purely for planning purposes under Federal Acquisition Regulation 15.201(e) and does not constitute a commitment by the government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. No specific budget ranges or award values are disclosed in the market research documentation.