Sources Sought/RFI for Joint General Mechanics Tool Kit (JGMTK), NSN: 5180-01-605-5146

The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is conducting a Sources Sought Notice and Request for Information (RFI) for the Joint General Mechanics Tool Kit (JGMTK), NSN 5180-01-605-5146, which is designed for use by tracked and wheeled vehicle mechanics, ground support equipment mechanics, and prime power production specialists. This is a market research survey intended to identify qualified vendors capable of manufacturing the tool kit, with responses requested by November 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST via email to katlyn.m.marck.civ@army.mil and lyndsey.m.pena.civ@army.mil. Interested contractors must demonstrate their ability, capability, and responsibility to deliver the equipment and are encouraged to review the attached Technical Data Package (TDP). The evaluation will assess vendor qualifications including company profile, prior government experience, commercial availability of the tool kit, manufacturing expertise, delivery capabilities, Berry Amendment compliance, and product verification testing experience. Responses must address the provided sources sought notice and address any questions to the listed contacts; the government emphasizes that this RFI is for planning purposes only and does not commit the Army to issue a solicitation or award a contract.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and is open to both large and small businesses, including 8(a), HUBZone, women-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The government has not identified any incumbent contractors or current contractors in the available documentation. The estimated requirement involves an annual procurement of 4,600 units across a five-year period, though specific unit pricing and total award values have not been disclosed in this sources sought phase. No potential contract award value or budget range has been announced at this preliminary market research stage, as the government is not yet committed to issuing a formal solicitation. The NAICS category for this procurement is 332216 (Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing), and the PSC code is 5180 (Sets, Kits, And Outfits Of Hand Tools), with quality assurance requirements including mandatory start-of-work meetings, comprehensive performance verification testing, and strict inspection protocols outlined in the Contract Addendum for Quality Assurance Requirements.