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Thermal Muffler Shrouds

Department of Defense · Department of the Army · W6QK ACC- DTA
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Solicitation details

Solicitation number
LAV-26-0004
Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS
336310
Product service code
2990
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Posted
2026-08-17
Response deadline
Aug 27, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC
Contracting contact
drew.j.pearson2.civ@army.mil

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Statement of work, as posted

Synopsis/Solicitation for W912CH-26-Q-A054 – Thermal Muffler Shrouds This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The United States Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal is issuing solicitation number W912CH-26-Q-A054 as a request for quotation for the Thermal Muffler Shroud Assemblies. This acquisition is not a set-aside for small business concerns. The resulting sole source contract to Technology Fabricators, Inc. (Unique Entity ID: KN9NUFPJJXZ6) will be a single, Firm-Fixed-Price contract with up to a 100% option. This solicitation is for the following item: Noun: Thermal Muffler Shroud Assemblies Unit of Issue: Each (EA) Base Production Quantity: 50 EA Option Quantity: (up to) 75 EA The option is available for 270 calendar days from the date of contract award. **First Article Test will be required for 2 unit(s) of Lot/Item 0001AB in accordance with “Attachment 0001 – E078-A510-EXThermal Shroud” and “Attachment 0004 – MI 8400-OR_3” as identified in the solicitation. Product Service Code (PSC): 2990 PSC Description: Miscellaneous Engine Accessories for Non-aircraft Applications North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 336310 NAICS Description: Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing Inspection: Origin Acceptance: Origin FOB Point: Destination Level of Preservation: Commercial Level of Packaging: Commercial Attachments: 0001 – E078-A510-EXThermal Shroud 0002 – Clauses Incorporated by Reference 0003 – CLIN Pricing 0004 – MI 8400-OR_3 Thermal Shroud Defense Priorities and Allocations System: DO rated Please Note: The Technical Drawing is EXPORT CONTROLLED, Distribution D. Export Controlled. JCP Certification is required. You must request access to the TDP via SAM.gov and have JCP Certification. 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. Access to Attachment 0001Technical Drawing (“E078-A510-EXThermal Shroud”) is limited to contractors cleared to receive it and requires an e-mail to this POC: john.m.sarti2.civ@army.mil Please read this solicitation description. There are several clauses and provisions throughout this solicitation that require information to be provided. The incorporated clauses can be found within Attachment 0002. The following narratives are included in the solicitation: A. NOTICE REGARDING FIRST ARTICLE TEST SAMPLE (a) The approved first article items, as described elsewhere in this contract, consist of a quantity of zero (0) that will be consumed or destroyed in testing. Any items consumed or destroyed in testing shall not be delivered as part of the contractually required quantity as set forth in the schedule. The cost of any items that are consumed or destroyed shall be included in the overall offer or contract price. A quantity of two (2) that successfully passes all specified tests, less the destructive tests, if any, shall serve as a manufacturing standard for the remainder of the contract. (b) A manufacturing standard is an item, which conforms to all technical performance requirements. A manufacturing standard will serve as 1) an aid in identifying configuration changes not controlled by the contractual design. 2) an aid in identifying any process changes, or 3) the approved workmanship sample, when required, unless alternate samples are submitted for specific characteristics by the Contractor and approved by the Government. (c) The manufacturing standard will only be used to supplement contractual acceptance/rejection criteria for those process characteristics that require approved workmanship samples. For other characteristics, if configuration or process changes are identified in production units, the contractor will notify the contracting officer for disposition. Manufacturing items that serve as a manufacturing standard may be delivered as part of the contractual quantity with the last shipment made under this contract provided it meets all contractual requirements existing at time of delivery. B. NOTICE REGARDING FIRST ARTICLE (a) Notwithstanding the provisions for waiver of first article, an additional first article sample (or portion thereof) may be ordered by the Contracting Officer in writing when (i) a major change is made to the technical data, (ii) whenever there is a lapse in production for a period in excess of one year, or (iii) whenever a change occurs in place of performance, manufacturing process, material used, drawing, specification or source of supply. (b) When any of the conditions above occurs, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer so that a determination can be made concerning the need for the additional first article sample (or portion thereof), and instructions can be provided concerning the submission, inspection, and notification of results. (c) Costs of any additional testing and inspection resulting from conditions specified above shall be borne by the Contractor, unless the change was directed by the Government. Further, any production delays caused by additional testing and inspection will not be the basis for an excusable delay as defined in the default clause of this contract. Such delays shall not form the basis for adjustment in contract price or delivery schedule. C. PACKING/PACKAGING LEVEL FOR OPTION QUANTITIES For purposes of computing a price for the option quantity specified in Section B/Attachment 0002 of this solicitation and unless otherwise indicated in Section B/Attachment 0002, it is understood and agreed that the option unit price includes the same level(s) of packing/packaging as those that apply to the basic contract quantity. 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. To be considered for award, please return a completed Attachment 0002 and Attachment 0003, along with your expressed interest, of your offer via e-mail to Contract Specialist Drew Pearson (drew.j.pearson2.civ@army.mil) and Contracting Officer John Sarti (john.m.sarti2.civ@army.mil) no later than 27 August 2026. All questions pertaining to this solicitation shall be directed in writing to the Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer identified above.

Contact

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Drew Pearson
Role
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Email
drew.j.pearson2.civ@army.mil
Secondary
John.m.sarti2.civ@army.mil
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