Special tool

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

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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. 

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