Sources Sought_Breech Lock
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 a Sources Sought / Market Survey to identify qualified contractors for the production of Breech Lock components (NSN: 1005-01-536-5640 and 1005-01-536-5643). The government intends to solicit these items through the BOAST Program. Responses are due by May 18, 2026, 11:59 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This market survey aims to gather information on industry interest, capabilities, and qualifications for manufacturing the specified Breech Lock components. It is for planning purposes to help ACC-DTA ascertain the interest, capability, and capacity of potential offerors for a future procurement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Survey
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: May 18, 2026, 11:59 PM EST
- Published: May 1, 2026
Purpose & Response Requirements
This is not a solicitation, and responses are voluntary and uncompensated. Input will inform future acquisition strategies. Suppliers capable of manufacturing this item must indicate so via email to Ryan Nawrocki (ryan.d.nawrocki.civ@army.mil). The email subject line should be "Sources Sought Breech Lock (Name of Business)".
Respondents are requested to provide detailed company information, including:
- Business type (NAICS 332994)
- Small business status
- Nonmanufacturer rule applicability
- DD 2345 status
- Specific experience related to manufacturing the Breech Lock
- Production capabilities, lead times, and pricing
- Quality management systems
- Commercial availability
Additional Notes
- A Technical Data Package (TDP) exists with distribution code D (DoD and U.S. DoD contractors only). Access will be granted upon release of a solicitation to vendors with a current DD 2345 certification.
- The contractor will be required to perform First Article Testing on five units.
- Clearly mark any proprietary or confidential information in your response. Marking data as confidential may limit consideration if support contractors are involved in the evaluation.