USMC M1A1 Tank Commander Single Handle (TCSH)

Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) is soliciting for the production of the Tank Commander's Single Handle (TCSH) for the USMC M1A1 Main Battle Tank.  It will replace the existing Commander's Control Handle (CCH), Part Number (PN) 12283114, and the Stabilized Commander's Weapon Station (SCWS) Weapon Controller Grip Assembly (WCGA), PN 12521315.  It will also incorporate all the functions of the CCH and WCGA into a single handle for the TC to control the turret and SCWS, and will use the existing mounting points in the M1A1.

Attachment (2), Tank Commander Drawing, has limited distribution and can be obtained by providing the contractor's CAGE Code, DUNS number, and complete corporate point of contact information to both Points of Contact listed herein. 

MCSC is planning to procure up to 450 TCSHs from FY16 through F18.  Although no funding is currently available for FY16, the Marine Corps is pursuing opportunities to obtain funding from unexecuted programs in late FY16.  Funding has, however, been identified and budgeted for FY17 and FY18.

This solicitation will result in the award of only one (1) contract.  The Government will require a bid sample which consists of two (2) TCSH handles with one (1) test cable that interfaces from the TCSH J2 connector to the SCWS 1W120-16 J3 connector as part of the Offeror's response to the solicitation.

Comments and/or questions are due in Microsoft Excel format, via email, to both Points of Contact listed herein, by 2:00 PM Eastern time on 29 March 2016 in the following format: