This is a pre-solicitation notice for a firm-fixed-price contract to supply Ring Seals. The solicitation is expected to be posted in 2 to 4 weeks. Access to the required Technical Data Package is export-controlled and requires certification under the U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program. All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management.

THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE / SYNOPSIS This procurement is for Ring Seal This proposed solicitation is intended to result in the award of a single contract for the estimated supplies specified. ... THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE / SYNOPSIS This procurement is for Ring Seal This proposed solicitation is intended to result in the award of a single contract for the estimated supplies specified. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Price Contract. The Government does not intend to use FAR Part 12 for the acquisition. Procurement is Full and Open Noun: Ring Seal NSN: 1025-01-644-3980 P/N: 11582982 Notes: We expect to post the solicitation in 2 to 4 weeks. Technical Data Package: A link to the TDP will be available when the solicitation is released. The TDP is EXPORT CONTROLLED, Distribution D Joint Certification Program (EXPORT CONTROL): You must be certified under the United States/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) (https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/) to be granted access to the technical data (TDP) for this solicitation. For technical assistance in doing business with the Government, and doing business electronically, please visit the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) website at http://www.aptac-us.org/ to locate a regional center. "CAUTION: This solicitation will be issued electronically as will any amendments thereto. Because of this, the Government is under no obligation and is, in fact, unable to maintain a mailing list. The burden is therefore on any interested parties to periodically access the above internet address in order to obtain any amendments which may be issued. Failure to obtain any amendments and to respond to them prior to the date and time set for receipt of proposals may render your proposal nonresponsive and result in the rejection of the proposal. NOTICE TO ALL CONTRACTORS: All contractors who provide goods/services to the Department of Defense (DoD) must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). You may register via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/pages/public/loginFAQ.jsf. Further information may be obtained through the internet at: https://www.sam.gov/SAM/pages/public/loginFAQ.jsf

Sources Sought Notice Noun: Ring Seal NOTICE Type: Sources Sought / Market Research for Ring Seal This is a Sources Sought Notice to request information for Government planning purposes only. Response... Sources Sought Notice Noun: Ring Seal NOTICE Type: Sources Sought / Market Research for Ring Seal This is a Sources Sought 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 Arsenal is seeking qualified and capable potential vendors for the manufacture of the following item(s). Noun: Ring Seal NSN: 1025-01-644-3980 Part number: 11582982 Quantity: 114 EA Option Quantity: 114 EA Option: 100%, 365 days NAICS Codes: 332994 Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing Requirements of this procurement: IUID: Yes, IUID Required Higher Level Requirements: ISO 9001:2015 (21 Oct 2015) or equivalent FOB: Destination Packaging: Military B Distribution Level & Export Control: The Technical Data Package will not be released with this Sources Sought Notice. The TDP will be available when the solicitation is released. The Distribution Level is Distribution D and Export Controlled. Your firm must have valid certification under the United States / Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) (https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/) to be granted access to the technical data package (TDP) when the solicitation is released. To register, or to re-register, please follow the instructions on the JCP website. Registration can take several weeks. For technical assistance in doing business with the Government and doing business electronically, please visit the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) website at http://www.aptac-us.org/ to locate a regional center. The Government is seeking to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of industry, to include both small and large businesses. If your company is interested and can demonstrate the firm’s ability, capability, and responsibility to deliver the equipment summarized above, we encourage you to respond to this announcement with a statement of your qualifications and capability. Add your name to the Interested Vendors list on SAM.gov under this Sources Sought Notice. The vendor list is private, only the Contract Specialist can view the vendor list. When updates are posted to this Notice, you should receive updates automatically. Please provide the following information in a document via email (contact information is below): 1. Name and address of the firm 2. CAGE Code (valid System for Award Management (SAM), is mandatory. 3. Point of Contact (name, phone number, and email address). 4. Company’s business size status (small or large). If claiming small business status, the information must be verifiable in SAM. 5. Summary of your company’s expertise in the manufacturing of the part. Statements of your firm’s expertise should include reference to relevant contracts performed (including a description of the scope, quantity manufactured, contract number, and point of contact with phone number). 6. Summary of your company’s delivery capability. 7. Summary of the place of performance. 8. Is the NAICS Code appropriate for the items being requested? 9. Please indicate if there is a quantity minimum in order to produce this request. All interested firms and manufacturers, regardless of size, may respond to this request for information. Information submissions can include product literature and illustrations, relevant company background/experience. Information submissions must be received no later than 15 days following posting of this notice. Again, this information is being requested for Government planning purposes only and does not commit the Government to any contractual agreement. This is not a request for proposals. The Government will not award a contract based upon responses to this announcement. The Government will not reimburse or pay any costs for preparing or submitting information in response to this notice. Questions, additional information, and Government responses will be shared and added to this notice in SAM.gov. Thank you for your interest in this Sources Sought Notice. Submit questions and the required information via email to: Rachel Gervais– Contract Specialist rachel.r.gervais.civ@army.mil