Dog Bone Chain

Amendment / Modification

• Extends the closing date for the solicitation.

• Corrects the electronic contracting narrative in Section A.

• Updates the contract specialist to David Joley and the contracting officer to Amy Dombrowski.

• Section A (Electronic Contracting)

• Closing date

• The proposal submission deadline is extended to May 11, 2026.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for "DOG BONE CHAIN" (NSN: 2590-01-134-1848). The government is procuring this item and is setting aside the solicitation for Small Business concerns.

• The primary item is a "DOG BONE CHAIN".

• A Technical Data Package (TDP) is associated with this procurement and resides within the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). Access to the TDP requires a DD Form 2345 certification.

• Packaging and marking requirements are detailed, including "Military" level of preservation and "A" level of packing.

• Specific preservation and packing codes are provided (e.g., Preservation Method Code: 20, Cleaning Procedure Code: 1, Preservative Material Code: 01, Wrapping Material Code: GH, Cushioning and Dunnage Code: AD, Unit Container Code: F2, Packing Code: F).

• Heat treatment and marking of Wood Packaging Materials (WPM) are required in accordance with ISPM 15.

• Hazardous Materials requirements are detailed, including compliance with IATA, IMDG, and CFR regulations.

• The solicitation includes clauses related to "Item Unique Identification and Valuation" (DFARS 252.211-7003).

• Specific delivery requirements are outlined, including a schedule of 25 units every thirty days, starting 365 days after contract award.

• Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) items include Engineering Change Proposal (ECP), Request for Variance (RFV), and Notice of Revision (NOR).

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but delivery starts 365 days after award.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Quotations must be submitted electronically via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer.

• Fax, hardcopy, and DVD/CD-ROM proposals will NOT be accepted.

• The proposal submission deadline is April 24, 2026.

• Evaluation criteria are not detailed in this excerpt, but "Contractor Responsibility and Eligibility for Award" is mentioned.

• This solicitation is set aside for Small Business concerns.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov for the corresponding NAICS code (333912).

• This is a "Request for Quotation" and not an order.

• Offerors unable to quote should indicate so on the form and return it.

• The government is not committed to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission.

• Export control restrictions apply to the Technical Data Package.

Request for Information (RFI) / Market Research Notice

This notice is a Request for Information (RFI) and Market Research for the "Dog Bone Chain" (NSN: 2590-01-134-1848, NAICS Code: 336992). The Army Contracting Command - Detroit (ACC-DTA) is seeking information from qualified vendors to assist in planning its acquisition strategy for a potential future acquisition. This is not a solicitation for proposals or quotations, and the government is not committed to issuing a contract.

Interested and capable vendors, both small and large businesses, are encouraged to respond with a statement of their qualifications and capabilities. Required information includes:

• Firm Identification: Name, address, DUNS number, and CAGE Code (valid SAM registration is mandatory).
• Point of Contact: Name, phone number, and email address.
• Business Size Status: Small or large business status (including Service-Disabled veteran owned, if applicable). Information must be verifiable in SAM if claiming small business status.
• Commercial Availability: A summary of the item's commercial availability.
• Manufacturing Expertise: A summary of your company's expertise in manufacturing the part.
• Delivery Capability: A summary of your company's delivery capability.
• Place of Performance: A summary of the place of performance.
• NAICS Code Appropriateness: Confirmation if the provided NAICS code is appropriate for the requested items.

Statements of expertise should reference relevant past contracts, including scope, quantity manufactured, contract number, and a point of contact with a phone number.

• Submission Content: Product literature, illustrations, relevant company background/experience.

• Submission Address: robin.l.bronson.civ@army.mil

• Deadline: Monday, December 1st, at 12:00 PM EST.

• This RFI is for government planning purposes only.

• The government will not reimburse costs associated with preparing or submitting responses.

• No contract will be awarded based on responses to this notice.

• Questions concerning this market research are not encouraged.