Sources Sought_Ring Brake Assembly

The Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is conducting a market survey to identify qualified contractors capable of manufacturing the Ring Brake Assembly, NSN 1005-00-701-2801. This pre-solicitation notice is not a formal solicitation and does not constitute a commitment by the government to award a contract. Interested contractors must respond by April 27, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST via email to Ryan Nawrocki at ryan.d.nawrocki.civ@army.mil, with no telephone responses accepted. The survey requests detailed vendor information including company profile data, CAGE codes, business classification under NAICS 332994 (Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing), and verification of small business status in SAM.gov. Respondents must also indicate whether they possess current DD 2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement certification to access the restricted Technical Data Package. The purpose of this market research is to gather information on industry capabilities, capacity, and interest levels to support ACC-DTA's planning and procurement decision-making processes.

This opportunity carries no set-aside designation and does not identify any current or incumbent contractors. The notice does not disclose specific contract award values, budget ranges, or guaranteed procurement quantities. Respondents must address requirement-specific questions regarding manufacturing history with U.S. Government agencies, current production capability, production location, first article testing experience, production lead time, monthly production rates, current unit pricing, quality management system certifications, commercial availability, and minimum order quantities. First article testing of five units is required as part of the qualification process. All responses to this market survey are voluntary, and participating firms will receive no compensation for their participation in this information-gathering effort.