Abrams Training System Sources Sought

The Department of the Army's Project Manager (PM) Abrams has issued a Sources Sought notice to identify capable contractors interested in upgrading or replacing existing Abrams Training Aids, Devices, Simulators, and Simulations (TADSS) systems. The primary objective is to enhance training and readiness for Abrams tank crews and maintainers through modernized training solutions. Five key systems have been identified for potential modernization or replacement: the Close Combat Tactical Trainer (CCTT), Advanced Gunnery Training System (AGTS), Common Driver Trainer (CDT), Hands-On Turret Trainer (HOT), and Engine Diagnostic and Troubleshooting Trainer (EDTT). The questionnaire addresses 19 areas of interest, including TADSS development experience, ground vehicle platform expertise, systems engineering processes, modern graphics engine proficiency (particularly Unreal Engine 5), networked training system development, and After-Action Review (AAR) system capabilities. Responses must be submitted electronically in unclassified PDF format to thomas.j.monette6.civ@army.mil or via DoD SAFE by April 30, 2026, with all proprietary information clearly designated.

This is explicitly a market survey with no contract award anticipated, and participation is entirely voluntary with no reimbursement or return of submitted data provided. No set-aside designations have been applied to this Sources Sought notice. The government has not disclosed current contractor information, anticipated award values, or specific budget ranges for potential future procurements related to these training systems. This notice serves as an information-gathering tool to assess the market's capability to support modernization and replacement initiatives for Abrams training systems. Interested companies should prepare comprehensive responses addressing the 19 areas of interest outlined in the questionnaire to demonstrate their qualifications and innovative approaches to enhancing Abrams crew and maintainer training capabilities.