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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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