Sources Sought_BREECH LOCK BUNDLE

Sources Sought Notice / Market Research

This notice is for market research purposes to gauge industry interest and capabilities for the production of the BREECH LOCK BUNDLE (NSNs: 1005-01-629-5635, 1005-01-536-5640, 1005-01-536-5643, 1005-01-629-6807, 1005-01-629-5685, 1005-01-629-6801, 1005-01-629-5688, 1005-01-629-5684, 1005-01-629-7417, 1005-01-629-6783). Responses will help the Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) plan future acquisition strategies.

A TDP is available but restricted to Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S. DoD contractors. Access requires a current DD 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, on file with DLIS. Vendors must request access via SAM.gov and will be granted access pending verification of their Joint Certification Program (JCP) registration. All distributed TDPs must be destroyed upon completion of their intended purpose.

The contractor will be required to test five units of each NSN of the BREECH LOCK BUNDLE.

• Responses are voluntary and do not guarantee a future solicitation or award.
• The survey can be answered in whole or in part.
• All responses must be received by April 8, 2026, 11:59 PM EST.
• Submit responses via email to ashley.s.treier.civ@army.mil with the subject line: "Sources Sought Breech Lock BUNDLE (Name of Business)".
• Clearly mark all proprietary information and include a release statement for Army personnel.

Vendors are asked to provide:

• Company profile information (name, address, CAGE, POC, contact details, website).
• Business type (NAICS 332994) and small business status verification.
• Nonmanufacturer rule qualification details.
• Confirmation of a current DD 2345.
• Experience manufacturing the item, current manufacturing capability, production location, first article testing experience, production lead time, monthly production rates, current price per unit, quality management system details, commercial availability, and any other pertinent information.
• Minimum order quantity or quantity discount thresholds.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) / Market Research Survey issued by the Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA). Its purpose is to gather information on industry interest, capabilities, and qualifications for the production of the "Breech Lock Selection" (NSN 1005-01-629-5635). This information will help ACC-DTA plan its future acquisition strategy.

• Market Research: This notice is for planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses are voluntary and will not be compensated.
• Technical Data Package (TDP): A TDP exists for this item but is distribution code D (DoD and U.S. DoD contractors only). Access will be granted to eligible contractors with a current DD 2345 (Military Critical Technical Data Agreement) on file with DLIS, who then request access via SAM.gov.
• First Article Testing: The contractor will be required to perform first article testing on five units.
• Survey Instructions: Interested parties must submit responses via email to ashley.s.treier.civ@army.mil by March 19, 2026, 11:59 PM EST. Responses should include company profile information, business type (NAICS 332994), nonmanufacturer rule qualifications, DD 2345 status, and specific information regarding manufacturing capabilities, past performance, production capacity, lead times, pricing, quality management systems, commercial availability, and any other pertinent details. Proprietary information must be clearly marked.
• Confidentiality: The government acknowledges obligations to protect confidential information, but respondents should be aware that marking data as confidential may limit consideration if support contractors are involved in evaluation.