Capped Conical Tube with Phosphate Buffer Solution (PBS) Assembly

The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC‑DTA) issued a Sources‑Sought notice (Solicitation W912CH‑24‑R‑0092) to assess interest and capability for the production of a military‑unique “Capped Conical Tube with Phosphate Buffer Solution (PBS) Assembly” (50 ml specimen tube filled with 10 ml PBS, NSN 6640‑01‑530‑5868, Part 5‑15‑31506). The Government is planning a potential five‑year contract with an estimated demand of 7,750 units in Year 1 and 2,660 units annually for Years 2‑5. Respondents must provide detailed information on prior government tube production, current manufacturing capability, production location, lead time (calendar days), sustainable monthly rates (minimum, normal, maximum), surge‑capacity options, First Article Testing (FAT) experience, unit pricing (including lot‑testing costs and quantity discounts), and quality‑management system certification. A current DD 2345 must be on file with the Defense Logistics Information Service to access the distribution‑code C Technical Data Package, and respondents must indicate compliance with the Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business non‑manufacturer rule (or applicable SBA waiver). All survey responses are voluntary, due no later than 22 Apr 2026 02:30 PM EST, and must be emailed to Contract Specialist Evan Graham (evan.j.graham3.civ@army.mil) with the subject line “Tube, Specimen Survey Response.” The notice clarifies that no contract award is guaranteed and that confidential or proprietary information must be properly labeled.

Notice ID

00b6981cb4944c44bef357407dbb10d8

Solicitation Number

W912CH-24-R-0092

NAICS Code

334511

Classification Code

6640