Team armored partnership 3. 0
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- W56HZV23C0059-JA
- Agency
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Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- W56HZV23C0059 Federal contract award
- NAICS code
- 811198 All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance
- Place of performance
- Texas 76544, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Army has awarded a sole-source contract extension to General Dynamics Land Systems under the Team Armored Partnership 3.0 (TAP 3.0) program on August 25, 2026, for an estimated value of $27.5 million.
The justification, issued under FAR 6.103-1(c)(2)(ii) and Title 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), cites unacceptable delay as the primary rationale. The extension bridges a potential service gap until the competitive follow-on TAP 4.0 contract is awarded. Army Contracting Command-Detroit Arsenal determined that GDLS is the only responsible source capable of providing specialized repair and sustainment services for Abrams, Bradley, and Wolverine platforms without risking an up to 12-month service lapse. GDLS maintains established supply chains, proprietary processes, and expertise for comprehensive repair and parts management of approximately 1,300 components, including Unique Identification markings.
The extension authorizes up to 12 months of performance: a six-month option (October 2026–March 2027) and an additional six-month option (March 2027–September 2027). Market research conducted October–November 2025 evaluated commercial options, AbilityOne programs, and GSA vehicles (OASIS, ASTRO) but found none met requirements. Four alternative contractors identified via Sources Sought were rejected due to capability gaps or inability to meet expedited timelines.
Place of performance is Fort Hood, Texas. The contracting activity is Army Contracting Command-Detroit Arsenal; the requiring activity is Tank Automotive and Armaments Command Integrated Logistics Support Center.
Notice text
Justification and Approval (J&A) for using other than full and open competition to extend the TAP 3.0 repair and sustainment contract with General Dynamics Land Systems. It authorizes up to a 12‑month sole‑source extension, citing the contractor’s unique capabilities and the risk of unacceptable delays if services lapse before the follow‑on competitive TAP 4.0 contract is awarded. The extension ensures continued repair, parts management, and sustainment support for Abrams, Bradley, and Wolverine platforms at Fort Hood. In accordance with FAR 6.103-1(c)(2)(ii).
Awarded contract W56HZV23C0059 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-08-25.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Justification and Approval_TAP 3.0 Extension_Redacted.pdf |
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