Sources Sought: Hand Held Assembly (NSN: 6665-01-568-0616)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify interested and capable businesses for the production of a Hand Held Assembly (HHA), NSN: 6665-01-568-0616. This effort aims to gather information for a potential future contract. Responses are due by Monday, April 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
ACC-DTA seeks manufacturers for the Hand Held Assembly (Part No: 5-15-32277), a military-unique component. This HHA is an antibody-based test strip designed to detect and identify Ricin and Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B (SEB) as part of the Joint Biological Point Detection System (JBPDS) and Joint Chemical Biological Radiological Water Monitor (JCBRAWM). Estimated annual quantities are 7920 units for Year 1, followed by 720 units annually for Years 2-5.
Technical Requirements
First Article Testing (FAT) is required for this procurement. A Technical Data Package (TDP) is associated but restricted to US Government agencies and their contractors (Distribution Code "C"). Access to the TDP will only be granted if a solicitation is released, requiring a current DD 2345 (Military Critical Technical Data Agreement) on file with DLIS and active Joint Certification Program (JCP) registration.
Response Instructions
This is a voluntary survey; no compensation will be provided. Interested vendors should complete the survey located under "Attachments/Links" and submit it via email to Kimberly J. Parisek (kimberly.j.parisek.civ@army.mil). The subject line must be "Hand Held Assembly Survey Response". Vendors may respond in total or in part. Proprietary information should be clearly marked, and a release statement for Army personnel is required.
Vendor Information Requested
Respondents are asked to provide company details (Name, Address, CAGE Code, POC, Phone, Email, Website), business type (e.g., 8(a), Small Disadvantaged, HUBZone, Women-owned, Large Business) for NAICS 339112, non-manufacturer rule qualification, confirmation of DD 2345, and item-specific information including manufacturing capability, past performance, production location, FAT experience, lead-time, production rates, pricing, quality management system, minimum order quantities, and financing needs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
- Published: March 25, 2026
Important Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and is not a solicitation for proposals. The government is not obligated to issue a solicitation or award a contract based on responses. Questions concerning this market research are not encouraged.