The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land Warren, is seeking sources for the procurement of a Manual Drive Assembly, specifically identified by NSN 1015-01-694-6779 and Part Number 12590868. The requirement includes a quantity of 168 units, with an option for an additional 168, to support the Abrams Tank, and the delivery will be made to a destination within the United States. Interested small businesses are invited to submit their capabilities, including their unique entity ID, CAGE code, and size status, as this opportunity is set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. Questions regarding this sources sought notice, SPRDL1-25-R-0220, should be directed to Tania Lawson-Henderson via email at TANIA.LAWSON-HENDERSON@DLA.MIL or by phone at 586-703-7479, with a deadline for inquiries set for August 20, 2025.

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Amendment 0001 extends the closing date for Solicitation SPRDL1-25-R-0220 to March 2, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST. This modification is issued by DLA Weapons Support (Warren) and administered by Tania Lawson-Henderson. The solicitation is for a Firm Fixed Price Supply Contract. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by completing items 8 and 15, acknowledging on each offer copy, or sending a separate letter or telegram. Failure to acknowledge prior to the new deadline may result in the rejection of the offer. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged and in full force and effect. This amendment ensures all parties are aware of the revised submission deadline.

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This government solicitation (SPRDL1-25-R-0220) is for a Firm Fixed Price supply contract for 168 units of "MANUAL DRIVE AS" (NSN: 1015-01-694-6779, Mfr Part Number: 12590868), with an option for an additional 168 units. The solicitation emphasizes electronic submission of offers via email to the Contract Specialist, Tania Lawson-Henderson (tania.lawson-henderson@dla.mil), and strict adherence to deadlines. Access to Technical Data Packages (TDPs), which contain drawings and specifications, is granted through SAM.gov after vendors obtain a DD 2345 certification. Key requirements include military-grade packaging and marking (MIL-STD-2073-1, MIL-STD-129, and Passive RFID tagging), origin inspection and acceptance (ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent), and adherence to specific heavy and light phosphate coating procedures. Contractors must retain supply chain traceability documentation for ten years and are responsible for producing shop drawings and ensuring item interchangeability. Compliance with Unique Item Identification (UII) marking for items with a unit acquisition cost of $5,000 or more, or as specified, is also required.

**Sources Sought Notice:  SPRDL1-25-R-0220**

**Small Business Set-Aside**

**ITEM NAME**: MANUAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY

**NSN**:  1015-01-694-6779

**Part Number**: 12590868

**QTY:** 168

**OPTION QTY**: 168

**FOB:** Destination

**END ITEM:** JE – ABRAMS Tank

Interested sources shall indicate they are capable of providing the required item listed above and must provide:

1. Full name and address of the firm

2. Unique Entity ID and CAGE Code

3. Point of Contact

4. Size Status (i.e., Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Small Disadvantage Business, Women- Owned Small Business)

5. Capability Statement

Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to the Contracting Specialist listed as the Point of Contact on this notice. Questions will be answered by posting answers to this announcement. Questions shall not contain proprietary or classified information. The Government does not guarantee that questions received after August 20, 2025 will be answered. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY to identify sources that can provide the items listed above. The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The Defense Logistics Agency - Land, Warren, has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed, and release of this RFI should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur costs for which reimbursement would be required or sought

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

MANUAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY

Updates to PSC Code

**Sources Sought Notice:  SPRDL1-25-R-0220**

**Small Business Set-Aside**

**ITEM NAME**: MANUAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY

**NSN**:  1015-01-694-6779

**Part Number**: 12590868

**QTY:** 168

**OPTION QTY**: 168

**FOB:** Destination

**END ITEM:** JE – ABRAMS Tank

Interested sources shall indicate they are capable of providing the required item listed above and must provide:

1. Full name and address of the firm

2. Unique Entity ID and CAGE Code

3. Point of Contact

4. Size Status (i.e., Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Small Disadvantage Business, Women- Owned Small Business)

5. Capability Statement

Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to the Contracting Specialist listed as the Point of Contact on this notice. Questions will be answered by posting answers to this announcement. Questions shall not contain proprietary or classified information. The Government does not guarantee that questions received after August 20, 2025 will be answered. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY to identify sources that can provide the items listed above. The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The Defense Logistics Agency - Land, Warren, has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed, and release of this RFI should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur costs for which reimbursement would be required or sought

Solicitation:  SPRDL1-25-R-0220

Small Business Set-Aside

ITEM NAME: MANUAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY

NSN:  1015-01-694-6779

Part Number: 12590868

QTY: 168

OPTION QTY: 168

FOB:  Destination

END ITEM:  JE – ABRAMS Tank

The solicitation should be released to the web on or about 18 September 2025.  Once available, the solicitation can be downloaded from sam.gov.

Proposals will be due on or about 20 October 2025. Please see the solicitation (when posted) for actual proposal due date.

Solicitation:  SPRDL1-25-R-0220

Small Business Set-Aside

ITEM NAME: MANUAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY

NSN:  1015-01-694-6779

Part Number: 12590868

QTY: 168

OPTION QTY: 168

FOB:  Destination

END ITEM:  JE – ABRAMS Tank

THE SOLICITATION WILL INSTRUCT HOW TO OBTAIN DRAWINGS. THIS IS A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. ONLY OFFERS FROM SMALL BUSINESSES WILL BE CONSIDERED.

THIS AMENDMENT 0001 IS TO EXTEND THE CLOSING DATE OF SOLICITATION SPRDL1-25-R-0220 UNTIL March 2, 2026 AT 4:00 PM EST.

Solicitation:  SPRDL1-25-R-0220

Small Business Set-Aside

ITEM NAME: MANUAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY

NSN:  1015-01-694-6779

Part Number: 12590868

QTY: 168

OPTION QTY: 168

FOB:  Destination

END ITEM:  JE – ABRAMS Tank

THE SOLICITATION WILL INSTRUCT HOW TO OBTAIN DRAWINGS. THIS IS A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. ONLY OFFERS FROM SMALL BUSINESSES WILL BE CONSIDERED.

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