Opportunity
SAM #W912CH-27-Q-A004
Army market research for M1 Abrams ammunition holders
Buyer
U.S. Army Acquisition Directorate
Posted
October 14, 2026
Respond By
October 29, 2026
Identifier
W912CH-27-Q-A004
NAICS
332993, 332994
Army Contracting Command–Detroit Arsenal is conducting market research on production of an ammunition holder for the M1 Abrams Family of Vehicles. - Government buyer: Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command–Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA). - Procurement: HOLDER, AMMUNITION; quantity 3, with a 100% option for up to 3 additional units. - NSN: 1398-01-330-9529; part number: 12916856. - Intended for the Tank, M1 Abrams Family of Vehicles. - Notable requirement: First article testing is required. - Technical data: A Technical Data Package is available only to eligible DoD entities and contractors with current DD 2345 certification and verified Joint Certification Program registration. - OEMs and vendors: None are identified in the provided materials. - Opportunity status: This is a sources-sought market research notice, not a solicitation.
Description
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 a potential future acquisition.
There is a Technical Data Package (TDP) associated with this procurement. It is distribution code D, which limits access to Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S. DoD contractors only. To be eligible to gain access to the TDP, the vendor must have a current DD 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement certification on file with the Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS). If the vendor has a current certification, they are required to submit a request to access the TDP in SAM.gov. Access will be granted, pending verification of the contractor’s active registration in Joint Certification Program (JCP). Upon completion of the purposes for which Government Technical Data has been provided, the offeror, and all subcontractors, vendors, and sub-vendors of the offeror, are required to destroy all documents, including all reproductions, duplications, or copies thereof as may have been further distributed. Destruction of this technical data shall be accomplished by: shredding, pulping, burning, or melting any physical copies of the TDP and/or deletion or removal of downloaded TDP files from computer drives and electronic devices, and any copies of those files.