Power supply

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is conducting a sources sought notice for power supply components specifically designed for the M1 Abrams Tank, with National Stock Number 6130-01-661-4955 and Part Number RFP-L3500-750-1G1B. This procurement opportunity requires potential suppliers to undergo qualification testing and evaluation through the Army's Source Approval Program to become an approved source, as technical data is not available and the item is currently sole sourced. Interested vendors must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package to demonstrate their capability to manufacture this specialized military power supply component. The evaluation process focuses on source approval qualification rather than traditional proposal criteria, with approval providing eligibility to compete on future solicitations rather than guaranteeing immediate business awards. The response deadline for this sources sought notice is August 11, 2025, with the Point of Contact being the Source Approval Officer at the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM).

This opportunity does not include any set-aside designations and is currently sole sourced to Ametek Programmable Power, identified by CAGE code 25965. The procurement involves a base quantity of 24 units with varying option quantities, with one government file indicating 24 units as a 100% option and another referencing an option quantity of 224 units. The discrepancy in option quantities suggests either different procurement scenarios or document version differences that potential suppliers should clarify through official channels. As this is a sources sought notice rather than an active solicitation, no specific award values or budget ranges have been disclosed at this stage. The timeline focuses on the qualification process rather than immediate delivery requirements, emphasizing the Defense Logistics Agency's interest in expanding the supplier base for this critical M1 Abrams Tank component.