Sources Sought, Assembly Positive Lock, NSN: 5342-01-588-5961 W912CH-26-Q-0018
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AI-generated · Jan 22, 2026Assess capability and interest in producing an Assembly, Positive Lock (NSN 5342-01-588-5961), P/N 13019645, for 31 units with an option for 31 more. A Technical Data Package is available, and First Article Testing is not required. This is a market-research activity to inform planning for a potential future acquisition and may lead to a formal solicitation later.
Participation is voluntary, with no compensation for responses. Responses may be provided in whole or in part, and the government is not obligated to issue a solicitation or award a contract. If proprietary information is submitted, clearly mark the front page with "PROPRIETARY INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN" and include a release statement permitting Army personnel involved with the survey to access the information.
This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH SURVEY to request information for Government planning purposes only. The Army Contracting Command Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is seeking to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of various members of the community, to include both small and large businesses, for production of the item identified below. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice/Market Research Survey will assist ACC-DTA in planning its acquisition strategy for a potential future acquisition. Noun: Assembly, Positive Lock NSN: 5342-01-588-5961 Part Number: 13019645 Quantity: 31 EA Option Quantity: 31 EA Technical Data Package: Yes, Distribution A First Article Testing: No NOTE: All survey input is voluntary, and no compensation will be made for your firm s participation. Since this is a Sources Sought Notice, and not a solicitation for receipt of proposals or quotations, the Government does not encourage questions concerning this market research. Furthermore, the Government is not obligated to issue a solicitation or award a contract as a result of this announcement. You may respond in total, or in part, to this survey. However, all responses must be received no later than 02 February 2026. All completed surveys shall be sent via e-mail to: Rachel Gervais Contract Specialist, ACC-DTA E-mail: rachel.r.gervais.civ@army.mil Subject Line: Sources Sought, W912CH-26-Q-0018, (contractor s name) Relevant sales media and product manuals may be included as attachments with your submission. Please clearly mark all proprietary information. The front page of your response package should state "PROPIETARY INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN" (all caps), if applicable. Also, please provide a release statement indicating that the proprietary information may be distributed to Army personnel involved with this survey.
From Sources Sought posted on Jan 21, 2026This procurement is for the Assembly, Positive Lock. This proposed solicitation is intended to result in the award of a single contract for the estimated supplies specified. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed-PriceContract. The Government does not intend to use FAR Part 12 for the acquisition. Procurement is a Small Business Set Aside Noun:Assembly, Positive Lock NSN: 5342-01-588-5961 P/N: 13019645 Notes: We expect to post the solicitation in 2 to 4 weeks. Technical Data Package: A link to the TDP will be available when the solicitation is released. The TDP is Distribution A. "CAUTION: This solicitation will be issued electronically as will any amendments thereto. Because of this, the Government is under no obligation and is, in fact, unableto maintain a mailing list. The burden is therefore on any interested parties to periodically access the above internet address in order to obtain any amendments which may be issued. Failure to obtain any amendments and to respond to them prior to the date and time set for receipt of proposals may render your proposal nonresponsive and result in the rejection of the proposal. NOTICE TO ALL CONTRACTORS: All contrac-tors who provide goods/services to theDepartment of Defense (DoD) must be reg-istered in the System for Award Management (SAM). You may register viathe Internet at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/pages/public/loginFAQ.jsf. Further information may be ob-tained through the internet at:https://www.sam.gov/SAM/pages/public/loginFAQ.jsf
From Presolicitation posted on Mar 02, 2026Notice history
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Sources Sought Posted Jan 21, 2026
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Presolicitation LATEST Posted Mar 02, 2026View changes (5)
- Title: Sources Sought, Assembly Positive Lock, NSN: 5342-01-588-5961 → Synopsis, Assembly Positive Lock, NSN: 5342-01-588-5961
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Sources Sought → Presolicitation
- Response Deadline: Feb 02, 2026 → Mar 14, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) → None
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