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RECHARGE KIT, VALVE 4210-01-483-9758

Open — responses due 5 Nov 2026 (7 days left) · Small Business Set Aside - Total · Department of the Army, DoD · NAICS 336992 · Solicitation W912CH27BA014_SourcesSought

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Solicitation details

Solicitation numberW912CH27BA014_SourcesSought
Notice IDe5618e4a764a4b7698ba6bed8d63f95d
AgencyDepartment of Defense (DoD)
Sub-agencyDepartment of the Army
Contracting officeW6QK ACC- DTA
NAICS code336992 — Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing
Product / service code (PSC)4210
Set-asideSmall Business Set Aside - Total
Notice typeSources Sought
Posted25 October 2026
Response deadline05 November 2026
CompetitionCompetitive

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What is being bought

Recharge Kit, Valve for M1 Abrams Family of Vehicles fire suppression systems.

  • Manufacturing Recharge Kit, Valve
  • Servicing M1 Abrams fire suppression systems
  • Resetting M1 Abrams fire suppression systems

Competition

Small business set-aside — only firms that are small under the size standard for the notice's NAICS code may bid. No certification is required: offerors represent their own size in SAM.

Deal-breakers

  • A current DD 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, must be on file with the Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS) to access and view the TDP associated with this procurement.
    “A current DD 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, must be on file with the Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS)” — SAM.gov description
  • Responses that contain confidential information may receive only limited or no consideration since the respondent’s marking of data as “CONFIDENTIAL” will preclude disclosure of same outside the Government, and therefore will preclude disclosure to support contractors assisting with the evaluation effort.
    “responses that contain confidential information may receive only limited or no consideration” — SAM.gov description

Key risk

  • Despite being a Small Business Set-Aside, this item has been historically dominated by GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS, indicating a potentially high barrier for small businesses to meet technical or supply chain requirements.
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Description

Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) / Market Research Notice NOTICE Type: RFI/Market Research for the Recharge Kit, Valve This is a RFI / MARKET RESEARCH notice to request information for Government planning purposes only. Responses will assist the Government in planning its acquisition strategy for a potential future acquisition. The Government is not committed to issue a solicitation or award a contract as a result of this announcement. Army Contracting Command - Detroit (ACC-DTA) is seeking qualified and capable potential vendors. Since this is a Request for Information/Market Research and not a solicitation for receipt of proposals or quotations, the Government does not encourage questions concerning this market research. This Request for Information (RFI) is for the manufacturing of the following: Noun: Recharge Kit, Valve NSN: 4210-01-483-9758 P/N: 579K4036 NAICS Code: 336992 Noun Description: The Valve Recharge Kit is used to service and reset the fire suppression systems inside the M1 Abrams Family of Vehicles (FOV). The Government is seeking to gain knowledge of the interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of the community, to include both small and large businesses. If your company is interested and can demonstrate the ability, capability, and responsibility to deliver this equipment, you are encouraged to respond. Response Instructions: Complete the Survey: Please download, complete, and return the attached "SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH SURVEY" document. Additional Material (Optional): You may also submit product literature, illustrations, or relevant company background/experience alongside your completed survey. Responses should be addressed to Angelo Wilson, angelo.b.wilson.civ@army.mil. This is not a request for proposal. This information is being requested for Government planning purposes only and does not commit the Government to any contractual agreement. The Government will not award a contract based upon responses to this announcement. The Government shall not reimburse or pay any costs for preparing or submitting information in response to this notice. Contracting Office Address: US Army Contracting Command Detroit Arsenal 6501 E. Eleven Mile Road Detroit Arsenal MI 48397-5000 Point of Contract(s): Angelo Wilson, Contract Specialist angelo.b.wilson.civ@army.mil

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