Sources Sought: NSN: 7240-01-537-1804 Waste Receptacle
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 potential sources for the production of 101 Waste Receptacles (NSN: 7240-01-537-1804, Part No: 10080171). This effort is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and aims to gather information for a potential future purchase order. Responses to the survey are due by 4:30 P.M. EST on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
ACC-DTA seeks to understand the interest, capabilities, and qualifications of the community, including small businesses, for manufacturing the specified military-unique Waste Receptacle, which is a component of the Joint Biological Point Detection System (JBPDS). The market research will inform planning for a potential contract.
Key Information for Vendors
- Item: Waste Receptacle (NSN: 7240-01-537-1804, Part No: 10080171)
- Quantity: 101 units
- Technical Data Package (TDP): Will be made available to U.S. Government agencies and their contractors if a solicitation is released. Access requires a current DD 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, on file with DLIS.
- First Article Testing (FAT): Not required for this item.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: May 12, 2026, by 4:30 P.M. EST
- Published Date: May 12, 2026
Action Required
Interested vendors must complete and return the provided survey, located under "Attachments/Links" in the original notice. Responses should be emailed to Eboni Albert at eboni.q.albert.civ@army.mil with the subject line "Waste Receptacle Survey Response". The survey requests details on company profile, business type, Nonmanufacturer Rule qualification, DD 2345 status, past manufacturing experience, current capability, production location, lead-time, monthly production rates, current price per unit, and quality management system.
Important Notes
This is solely a market research effort. The government is not committed to issuing a solicitation or awarding a contract based on responses. Participation is voluntary, and no compensation will be provided. Proprietary information must be clearly marked; however, unmarked data or data already in the public domain will not be protected.