M1/M1A1 ABRAMS Tank (w/ 120mm Gun)

The M1/M1A1 Abrams Tank program is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed by the U.S. Department of Defense under Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway designation. The program encompasses the acquisition and sustainment of the M1/M1A1 Abrams main battle tank platform, which features a 120mm main gun. This acquisition program supports the procurement of components, subsystems, and support equipment necessary to maintain and upgrade the Abrams tank fleet.

Contract awards under this program range from small purchases of specialized components valued at under $1,000 to major system contracts exceeding $220 million. Primary contracting activities include the Army Materiel Command, TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, and Defense Logistics Agency. General Dynamics Land Systems is a significant prime contractor, while numerous small businesses provide components and subsystems through set-aside contracts. Typical procurements include wiring harnesses, power supplies, optical systems, fire control components, and mechanical assemblies. Contract periods of performance generally range from six months to three years, with many awards including 100% quantity options. Total small business set-asides are frequently utilized, particularly for component-level acquisitions. Key places of performance include manufacturing facilities in New York, Connecticut, and various defense industrial locations supporting tank production and sustainment.