The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking suppliers for a contract to provide 10 units of heat detectors, identified by NSN 6350-01-529-5541, for the M1A2 SEP V3 Abrams tanks. These heat detectors are critical components of the tanks' fire detection and suppression systems and must adhere to stringent military specifications, including compliance with MIL-STD-2073 for packaging and ISO 9001:2015 or AS9100 standards for quality assurance. Interested vendors should ensure they can provide full traceability to the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and must refrain from offering refurbished or used parts. For further inquiries, potential offerors can contact SSG Joshua Eash at joshua.s.eash.mil@army.mil or 254-287-5508, or Marcellus Newson at marcellus.j.newson.civ@army.mil or 254-287-0298.

Heat Detector Requirements.docx

This government file outlines the requirements for the procurement of Heat Detectors, NSN 6350-01-529-5541, for the M1A2 SEP V3 Abrams Main Battle Tank. Key requirements include specific part numbers (12466802-4, 8940-04, 8940-04950/400-4), a quantity of 10 units, and a DEMIL Code A indicating no demilitarization is needed. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073, with Level A or B packaging as directed by PM Abrams, and marking per MIL-STD-129. Inspection and acceptance criteria demand visual and functional checks upon receipt, a Certificate of Conformance, and adherence to ISO 9001:2015 or AS9100 standards. Full traceability to the OEM is required, and refurbished or used parts are not acceptable.

This is a supply contract for 10 units of heat detectors to support the fielding and sustainment of M1A2 SEP V3 Abrams tanks. The part is essential to the tank’s fire detection and suppression system and must meet all OEM and military specifications.

Instructions to offerors: Please ensure that you are able to provide the NSN. Proposed price should reflect a clear understanding of the requirements and is consistent with the various elements of your offer.

Minimum technical/performance requirements:

* **NSN:** 6350-01-529-5541
* **Part Numbers:** 12466802-4, 8940-04, 8940-04950/400-4
* **Quantity:** 10 unit
* **DEMIL Code:** A (No demilitarization required)
* **Hazmat:** Not applicable
* **Shelf Life:** N/A
* **Packaging:**
  + Must comply with MIL-STD-2073
  + Level A or B packaging as directed by PM Abrams
  + Marking per MIL-STD-129
* **Inspection & Acceptance:**
  + Visual and functional inspection upon receipt
  + Certificate of Conformance required
  + Must meet ISO 9001:2015 or AS9100 standards
* **Traceability:**
  + Supplier must provide full traceability to OEM
  + No refurbished or used parts accepted

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