Sources Sought Notice, Market Research, Mount, Telescope, NSN: 1240-01-277-0473

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "First Article - Waiver Worksheet" used by contractors to request a waiver or partial waiver of First Article Test (FAT) requirements. It serves as a template for providing necessary information and justification to the Government for such requests, to be submitted as an attachment in Section J of a solicitation or contract.

• Current Acquisition Information: Details about the solicitation/contract, contractor, NSN, part number, etc.
• Type of Request: Specifies whether a partial or full waiver is requested and identifies the specific tests or TDP references to be waived.
• Justification to Support Waiver Request: Provides several options for justification, including:
  • Successful completion of a FAT on a recent contract for the same or similar item.
  • Material in continuous production.
  • Successful performance of a FAT on a next higher assembly.
  • Other reasons, requiring specific explanation.
• Other Pertinent Information: Sections to detail quality issues, changes in manufacturing data or subcontractors, or previous waiver/deviation requests.
• Supporting Documentation: A section to attach relevant documents.
• Submission: Fields for the submitter's printed name, title, company information, and signature, certifying the accuracy of the statements.

This form is crucial for bidders who believe they qualify for a waiver of First Article Test requirements. It outlines the specific information and justifications the Government expects to receive. Bidders should use this worksheet to prepare their waiver requests, ensuring all required fields are completed and supporting documentation is attached, as per the solicitation/contract instructions.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a three-year, firm-fixed-price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for supplies. The contract will establish pricing for supplies, with delivery orders placed as Government needs arise. The procurement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

• The primary item is a "MOUNT, TELESCOPE" with NSN: 1240-01-277-0473, Mfr Part Number: 12599175, Revision D.

• Military preservation, packing, and marking are required per MIL-STD-2073-1.

• Heavy phosphate coating requirements are detailed, referencing MIL-DTL-16232.

• Technical Data Package (TDP) is available via SAM.gov.

• First Article Test Report (FATR) is required.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price, IDIQ

• Period of Performance: Initial delivery at award, plus three ordering years.

• Minimum Guaranteed Contract Quantity: 10 EA

• Maximum Contract Quantity: 78 EA

• NAICS Code: 333310 (Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing)

• Questions due: January 27, 2025, 5:00 PM EST.

• Quotations due: February 12, 2026, Close of Business.

• Proposals must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist.

• Evaluation factors will be detailed in Section M.

• Offers must be submitted for the total quantity of items.

• Only one award will be made.

• 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov for the specified NAICS code.

• Associated attachments include CDRLs, OPSEC procedures, CUI guidelines, TDP, and a First Article Test Waiver Worksheet.

Sources Sought Notice

This notice is for market research purposes to gauge industry interest and capabilities for the production of a "Mount, Telescope" (NSN 1240-01-277-0473, Part No. 12599175). The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is gathering information to plan a potential future acquisition strategy. This is not a solicitation for proposals.

• Item: Mount, Telescope
• NSN: 1240-01-277-0473
• Part No.: 12599175
• End Item: M119 Howitzer
• Estimated Quantities: Year 1: 22, Year 2: 20, Year 3: 20 (Years 4 & 5: N/A)
• First Article Testing: Required

A TDP is associated with this item but is distribution code D (DoD and U.S. DoD contractors only). Access will be granted upon release of a future solicitation to contractors with a current DD 2345 certification on file with DLIS. Interested vendors must request access via SAM.gov and have an active Joint Certification Program (JCP) registration.

• Deadline: May 23, 2025, 5:00 PM.

• Submission: Email completed surveys to Colin.t.creagh.civ@army.mil with the subject line: "Sources Sought Notice, Mount, Telescope".

• Content: Include vendor profile, business type (NAICS 333310), nonmanufacturer rule applicability, DD 2345 status, and answers to requirement-specific questions.

• Proprietary Information: Clearly mark any proprietary information and include a release statement for Army personnel.

• Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, POC, Contact Info, Website.

• Business type (8(a), HUBZone, Small Disadvantaged, Women-owned, Service-disabled Veteran-owned, Large Business).

• NAICS code applicability.

• Nonmanufacturer Rule qualification.

• DD 2345 status.

• Experience manufacturing this item, current manufacturing capability, production location, first article testing experience, production lead time, monthly production rates, current price per unit, quality management system, and commercial availability.

• All survey input is voluntary and uncompensated.

• No questions are encouraged at this stage.

• The government is not obligated to issue a solicitation or award a contract based on this notice.