Elevation Indicator Assy

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "First Article Waiver Worksheet" used to request a waiver or partial waiver of the First Article Test (FAT) requirement. It serves as a form for bidders to provide necessary information and justification for such a request.

• Current Acquisition Information: Fields for buyer's name, solicitation/contract number, contractor name and cage code, NSN, part number, noun, top drawing number, and revision level.
• Type of Request: Options for "Partial Waiver" (specific tests waived) or "Full Waiver" (all FAT waived), with a field to specify TDP references for waived tests.
• Justification to Support Waiver Request: Multiple sections (A, B, C, D, E) allowing bidders to provide evidence for their waiver request based on:
  • Successful completion of FAT on a recent contract for the same item.
  • Successful completion of FAT on a similar item.
  • Material in continuous production.
  • Recent successful FAT on a next higher assembly.
  • Other reasons, requiring specific explanation.
• Other Pertinent Information: Sections to detail quality issues (PQDRs, Corrective Actions), changes in manufacturing data or subcontractors, or submitted waiver/deviation requests.
• Attach Supporting Documentation: Functionality to add supporting files.
• Submission: Fields for printed name, title, company name and address, phone number, and signature of a company agent.

This form is critical for any bidder who wishes to request a waiver or partial waiver of the First Article Test requirement. It outlines the specific information and documentation needed to support such a request, directly impacting proposal preparation and potentially the ability to meet contract requirements if a waiver is granted.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a one-time buy of an Elevation Indicator, National Stock Number (NSN): 1260-01-591-9280, Part Number (PN): 13046624. The contract type will be Firm Fixed Price (FFP) with a 100% option. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 332994 (Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing).

• Procurement of an Elevation Indicator (NSN: 1260-01-591-9280, PN: 13046624).

• A Technical Data Package (TDP) is associated with this procurement and is accessible via SAM.gov. The TDP has a distribution code of 'D', limiting access to U.S. Government agencies and their contractors.

• Offerors must follow Section L for Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offeror, and Section M for Evaluation Factors.

• Specific requirements for heavy phosphate coating are detailed, including procedures for preproduction inspection, chromic acid rinse, coating weight, accelerated corrosion resistance, and supplemental dry film lubricant or CARC paint application.

• OPSEC (Operations Security) training and awareness are required.

• Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-129 and specific instructions outlined in the document.

• Hazardous materials must be identified and labeled according to relevant regulations.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but includes a 100% option.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer by the due date specified in Block 8 of the solicitation.

• All proposals must remain valid for a minimum of 120 calendar days.

• Evaluation will be based on two factors: Delivery Schedule and Price. Price is considered significantly more important than the Delivery Schedule.

• Offers must be submitted for the total quantity of items; offers for less than the total quantity will be deemed nonresponsive.

• The solicitation is a 100% Small Business Set Aside.

• This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set Aside.

• Offerors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) for the corresponding NAICS code.

• Access to the Technical Data Package (TDP) requires registration in SAM.gov and may require a DD Form 2345 for export-controlled data.

• Electronic proposals must adhere to specific file naming conventions and formats (MS Office 2013 compatible or PDF).

• Delivery dates are specified in Section F, with an evaluation based on CLINs 0002AA and 0003AA. Offers proposing delivery earlier than required will be rated "Outstanding"; equal to required will be "Acceptable"; and later than required will be "Unacceptable" and unawardable.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment A: Additional Guidelines for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)," provides essential guidelines for handling, storing, transmitting, and disposing of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) as required by the contract. It outlines the responsibilities of contractors in protecting sensitive government information.

• Definition of CUI: Explains what constitutes CUI, including technical information and other unclassified information requiring safeguarding.
• Markings: Specifies that CUI will be marked according to DoDI 5200.48 and that legacy markings are to be discontinued.
• Access and Training: Mandates CUI training (initial and annual refresher) and requires access only for individuals with a legitimate government purpose. Personnel must sign a CUI Non-disclosure Agreement.
• Storing/Handling: Details requirements for physical and electronic protection of CUI, including use of locked storage, compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012, and prohibition of processing CUI on public computers or personally owned devices.
• Dissemination: Outlines approved methods for transmitting CUI (mail, commercial carrier, hand-carry) and specifies requirements for digital transmission using NIST/NIAP-approved encryption or approved collaborative suites. Posting CUI to public web pages is prohibited.
• Disposal: Requires destruction of CUI using NIST SP 800-88 guidelines or other approved methods to ensure it is unreadable and irrecoverable.
• Reporting Loss: Mandates prompt reporting of any CUI loss to the Government Security Manager within 72 hours of discovery.

This document is critical for any bidder who will be handling, storing, or generating CUI as part of contract performance. Understanding and complying with these guidelines is a mandatory requirement. Bidders should review these requirements carefully to assess their capability to meet them and to factor any associated costs or efforts into their proposals. Failure to comply can have significant consequences.

Sources Sought Notice

The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is issuing this Sources Sought Notice to gauge industry interest and capabilities for the production of the Assembly, Elevation Bar (NSN: 1260-01-591-9280, Part No: 13046624), a component of the M205.

This notice is for planning purposes to potentially establish a five-year contract. Responses will help ACC-DTA understand market capacity and qualifications of small and large businesses.

• Item: Assembly, Elevation Bar

• NSN: 1260-01-591-9280

• Part No: 13046624

• End Item: Component of the M205

• Technical Data Package (TDP): Available to DoD and U.S. DoD contractors (Distribution Code "D"). Will be provided if a solicitation is released.

• First Article Testing (FAT): Required for this procurement.

• Potential Contract: Five-year contract.

• Response Deadline: Monday, 12-December-2025 @ 1:00 P.M. EST.

• Submission Method: Via email to Richard.G.Hall64.civ@army.mil with the subject line “Support, Structural Crossmember Survey Response”.

• Survey Completion: Responses may be partial or complete.

• The government is seeking information from both small and large businesses.

• Vendors must indicate their business type (e.g., 8(a), Small Disadvantaged, HUBZone, Women-owned, Large Business, Service-disabled Veteran-owned, Small Business).

• Information regarding the Nonmanufacturer Rule is requested.

• A current DD 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, is required to access the TDP.

Vendors are requested to provide:

• Company profile information (Name, Address, CAGE Code, POC, Phone, Email, Website).

• Business type classification.

• Nonmanufacturer Rule qualification.

• DD 2345 status.

• Specific information on manufacturing experience with the Assembly, Elevation Bar, current manufacturing capability, production location, FAT experience, production lead time, bid quantities, order quantity impact, current price per unit (including lot testing cost), and quality management system.

• All survey input is voluntary and will not be compensated.

• This notice does not commit the government to issue a solicitation or award a contract.

• The government is not obligated to reimburse costs for preparing or submitting responses.

• Proprietary information must be clearly marked. Confidential information must be marked according to specified guidelines. Note that marking data as "CONFIDENTIAL" may limit its consideration if support contractors are involved in evaluation.