Gun shield
SOL #: W519TC26Q8815Sources Sought
Overview
Buyer
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
W6QK ACC-RI
ROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-0000, United States
Place of Performance
IL
NAICS
No NAICS code specified
PSC
No PSC code specified
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
May 13, 2026
2
Response Deadline
May 20, 2026, 7:00 PM
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army's Rock Island Arsenal Joint Manufacturing Technology Center is conducting market research for the potential manufacturing of Gun Shield assemblies. This is a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified vendors. Responses are due May 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This market research seeks to identify vendors capable of manufacturing Gun Shield assemblies based on attached drawings.
- Potential Quantity: Minimum 20 assemblies, maximum 100 assemblies.
- Key Requirement: Vendors MUST be active in the Joint certification program.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: May 20, 2026, by 7:00 PM ET.
- Published: May 13, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Rock Island, IL (61299), United States.
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors are required to provide:
- Their CAGE (Commercial and Government Entity) code.
- A capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet the requirements, including active participation in the Joint certification program.
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee a future award. It is intended to gauge industry interest and capabilities.
People
Points of Contact
JOHN JACOBSENPRIMARY
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Posted: May 13, 2026