M1E3 Engineering Change Proposal
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W912CH-24-R-0070
- Agency
- Department of the Army Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336992 Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Sterling Heights, Michigan 48310, United States
- Points of contact
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- Shalonda Hawkins shalonda.l.hawkins.civ@army.mil
- John Finn III john.j.finn75.civ@army.mil
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Army Contracting Command Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is seeking to award a sole source contract to General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) for an Abrams Tank Engineering Change Proposal (ECP). The contract will focus on developing a new variant of the existing Abrams Main Battle Tank, designated as the Abrams M1E3. This procurement is classified under the Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing NAICS category (336992) and falls within the National Defense R&D Services product service code. The contract will be structured as a hybrid Cost type agreement, indicating a complex procurement methodology that likely involves both fixed and variable cost components. The solicitation was posted on November 7, 2024, with proposals due by March 14, 2025, providing potential contractors with a significant window for response and preparation.
The contract does not have a specific set-aside designation and will be awarded directly to General Dynamics Land Systems as a sole source contract. The seven-year contract will be performed in Sterling Heights, Michigan, highlighting a specific geographic focus for the research and development activities. While specific award values were not disclosed in the solicitation, the contract represents a significant investment in advanced military vehicle technology, specifically focused on enhancing the Abrams Main Battle Tank's capabilities. The procurement is being conducted by the Department of the Army, a key defense agency responsible for maintaining military equipment and technological superiority. The engineering change proposal suggests a comprehensive approach to upgrading an existing weapons platform, potentially involving research, design modifications, prototype development, and potential future production considerations.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
Army Contracting Command Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) intends to award this new proposed contract to General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) on a sole source basis. The seven-year contract will be a hybrid Cost type contract for an Abrams Tank Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) resulting in a new variant of the existing Abrams Main Battle Tank called the Abrams M1E3.
Update #1 ·
Army Contracting Command Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) intends to award this new proposed contract to General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) on a sole source basis.The seven-year contract will be a hybrid Cost type contract for an Abrams Tank Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) resulting in a new variant of the existing Abrams Main Battle Tank called the Abrams M1E3.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| M1E3 Engineering Change Proposal | Solicitation | |
| M1E3 Engineering Change Proposal | Pre-Solicitation |
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