Sources Sought NSN-8150-01-701-1123: Container Freight Utility

Project ID: ContainerFreightUtility_MAR2026 FederalOpportunitiesSources Sought

Overview

Agency	ACC Detroit
Deadline	04/06/26
Posted	03/16/26
Estimated Value	$2,550,000 - $5,100,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	332439 - Other Metal Container Manufacturing
PSC	8150 - Freight Containers
Location	Warren, MI United States

Description

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Summary

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH SURVEY to request information for Government planning purposes only. The Army Contracting Command Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is seeking to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of various members of the community, to include both small and large businesses, for production of the item identified below. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice/Market Research Survey will assist ACC-DTA in planning its acquisition strategy for potential future acquisition. The Government will not award a contract based on this notice, nor will it pay for information provided by respondents. The Government is seeking to identify qualified sources, both large and small businesses, capable of manufacturing the following item: Container, Freight Utility; End Item: Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle (MATV) This is a general cargo container that is totally enclosed and weatherproof, having a rigid roof, rigid side walls, rigid end walls and a floor. At least one of its end walls is equipped with doors and is intended to be suitable for the transport of cargo of the greatest possible variety. There is a technical data package (TDP) associated with this procurement. It is distribution statement D , which limits access to Department of War (DoW) and U.S. DoW contractors, and is located under the Attachments/Links section of the associated SAM posting. To view/obtain this TDP, the vendor must have a current DD 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, on file with the Defense Logistics Information Service. If the vendor has a current certification, they are required to submit a TDP access request via SAM.gov. Emails will NOT be sent from the USG with this information. In addition, this item has source controlled parts. Vendors will need to provide proof that you are able to obtain the source-controlled parts from approved sources. Source controlled parts are provided below with approved vendors, part numbers, and cage codes: 1. Vendor: Clariant Corp: Part Number: 10906697; Part Name: Indicator, Humidity; CAGE Code: 00334 2. Vendor: Seabox: Part Number: 12612856; Part Name: Container, Freight Utility; CAGE Code: 0FXA9

How to Become an Approved Source

If vendors choose to not go through the approved sources above, they must confirm that they will go through the process of becoming an approved source. To become an approved source, you would need to submit a SAR package. This link below will allow you to go through the process to become one. https://tacom.army.mil/ombudsman/sap

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is conducting a Sources Sought Notice/Market Research Survey to gather information on the capabilities and qualifications of businesses, both small and large, for the potential future acquisition of a Container, Freight Utility. This initiative aims to assist ACC-DTA in planning its acquisition strategy. The Government will not award a contract based on this notice nor compensate respondents for their information. Work Details The item required is a Container, Freight Utility, specifically designed for the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle (MATV). This general cargo container must be totally enclosed and weatherproof, featuring a rigid roof, rigid side walls, rigid end walls, and a floor. At least one end wall must have doors to facilitate the transport of various types of cargo. The technical data package (TDP) associated with this procurement is classified as distribution statement 'D', limiting access to Department of War (DoW) and U.S. DoW contractors. Vendors must possess a current DD 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, to access the TDP. Additionally, the procurement includes source-controlled parts from approved vendors: - Clariant Corp (Part Number: 10906697; CAGE Code: 00334) - Seabox (Part Number: 12612856; CAGE Code: 0FXA9) Vendors not using these approved sources must confirm their intent to become an approved source by submitting a Source Approval Request (SAR).

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