SAM #SPRDL1-26-R-0094

DLA Land Warren Solicits Special Tool for Abrams Tank (Small Business Set Aside)

This opportunity is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land Warren for a Special Tool used in the Abrams Tank platform. - Government Buyer: - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land Warren, Warren, Michigan - OEMs and Vendors: - End item is the Abrams Tank, manufactured by General Dynamics Land Systems - No specific OEM for the tool is named; procurement is open to qualified small businesses - Products/Services Requested: - Special Tool for Abrams Tank - NSN: 2350-01-715-0525 - Part Number: 12473343-2 - Quantity: 14 units (base), with an option for 14 additional units (total possible: 28) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Small Business Set Aside - Compliance with the Source Approval Program, including vehicle-level qualification testing at vendor's expense - Technical data is available to assist vendors - Potential use of a reverse auction for pricing, requiring vendor registration and training - Market research to identify new sources for this tool

Description

THIS IS A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE

Sources Sought Notice: SPRDL1-26-R-0094

Item Name: SPECIAL TOOL

NSN: 2350-01-715-0525

Part Number: 12473343-2

Quantity: 14

Option Quantity: 14

FOB:  Destination

End Item: Abrams Tank

Response Date:  17 July 2026

Requirements Description: The Special Tool  is a component of the Abrams Tank

Indicate if this procurement is set aside for small business.

Technical Data (is) available for this procurement. The solicitation should be released to the web on or about (30 August 2026). See the solicitation for actual closing date. Once available, the solicitation can be downloaded from FedBizOpps (www.fbo.gov).

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REVERSE AUCTION

The solicitation will contain provision 52.215-9023, Reverse Auction, which allows for the use of a reverse auction as a pricing technique. After the solicitation closes, the contracting officer will determine if a reverse auction will be held. If a reverse auction is held, contractors must be registered in the reverse auction system in order to participate in the auction. Additionally, the contractor representative participating in the auction must have taken the on-line reverse auction training prior to the auction. Registration, on-line training, and other information regarding the reverse auction can be found at https://dla.procurexinc.com. Any questions related to the reverse auction system or process can be directed to the Contract Specialist.

This survey is published in compliance with FAR Part 10, Market Research. The purpose of this survey is to canvas the industry for any possible other sources. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals. Submission of any information in response to this market research is purely voluntary. The Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred in responding or in any subsequent exchange of information. 

Contractors interested in becoming a source of supply need to meet the requirements of the Source Approval Program including vehicle level qualification testing, at their own expense.  The TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, Competition Management Office (CMO), is the lead proponent for the Source Approval Program.  Specific information and point of contact for the Source Approval Program is available at https://tacom.army.mil/  and select Ombudsman from the menu.

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