Sources Sought_Feeder, Ammunition

Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice seeking market research information for an Ammunition Feeder component (NSN 1005-01-221-0420, Part Number 7-317236300-3) under NAICS code 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing). This market research survey aims to identify potential suppliers and assess industry capabilities for a future acquisition of this military equipment component. Interested businesses must demonstrate manufacturing capabilities, production rates, lead times, quality management systems, and provide details about their business classification including small business designations such as 8(a), HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned status. Companies must also have or be pursuing a DD 2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement to access the technical data package. Responses must be submitted by September 8, 2025, at 3:30 PM EST via email to the designated contracting officer, Kaley Weeden. The Army emphasizes that this is voluntary market research and participation does not guarantee future contract opportunities.

This opportunity does not include any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified contractors. The Boeing Company is identified as the current source for this ammunition feeder component, indicating they may be the incumbent contractor. The government document does not specify award values, budget ranges, or quantities for the potential future procurement. Respondents are expected to provide comprehensive information including whether they have previously manufactured similar items for U.S. Government agencies, current production capabilities, potential manufacturing locations, first article testing experience, monthly production rates, and commercial availability of the component. The survey focuses on gathering detailed capability information to inform the Army's acquisition strategy planning for this specialized military equipment component. Companies interested in this market research opportunity must demonstrate technical competency in aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing as defined under the specified NAICS code.