The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking sources for the Upgrade Tank Commander's Panel (UTCP), part number 12473169, intended for the Abrams Family of Vehicles. This procurement involves awarding a new contract for 41 units, with the option for 100% additional units, and is restricted to General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada or authorized distributors due to source control. The solicitation will be posted on Beta.SAM.gov, with an anticipated offer due date around March 6, 2026, and interested parties wishing to become approved sources for future procurements should contact the Competition Management Office via email at usarmy.detroit.tacom.mbx.lcmc-competition-management-office@mail.mi.

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The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice (2026-DLA-01201) for the Upgrade Tank Commander's Panel (UTCP), part number 12473169, for the Abrams Family of Vehicles. This action seeks to award a new contract for 41 units (with 100% options). The item is source-controlled to General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada (CAGE Code: 05257). The solicitation, which will be posted on Beta.SAM.gov with an offer due date around March 6, 2026, explicitly states that drawings are inadequate for competitive bidding. Therefore, procurement is restricted to General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada or authorized distributors. Other interested parties wishing to become approved sources for future procurements are directed to contact the Competition Management Office via email.

**Sources Sought Notice:** 2026-DLA-01201

Beta.SAM Posting:

Item Name: UPGRADE TANK COMMANDER'S PANEL (UTCP)

NSN: 1290015119539

Part Number: 12473169 (305004-901/05257/3/2)

Basic Quantity: 41 (100% options)

End Item: Abrams Family of Vehicles (FOV)

Response Date: January 31st, 2026

**Requirements Description:**

The proposed action is to award a new contract with option Upgrade Tank Commander’s Panel (UTCP). This item is source-controlled to General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada (CAGE Code: 05257).

**Please Note:**

THE OFFER DUE DATE IS ON OR ABOUT 03/06/2026 (SEE SOLICITATION FOR ACTUAL OFFER DUE DATE). PLEASE SEE beta.sam.gov FOR A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION. THE SOLICITATION WILL EXPLAIN THAT THE DRAWINGS ARE INADEQUATE TO ENABLE COMPETITIVE BIDDING. THE ITEM BEING PROCURED IS RESTRICTED TO THE APPROVED SOURCE WHICH IS GENERAL DYNAMICS MISSION SYSTEMS CANADA OR AN AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR. ONLY THE APPROVED SOURCES AND/OR DISTRIBUTORS WILL BE CONSIDERED ON THIS BUY. IF YOU WANT TO BECOME AN APPROVED SOURCE FOR FUTURE BUYS, CONTACT THE COMPETITION MANAGEMENT OFFICE AT THIS E-MAIL ADDRESS: usarmy.detroit.tacom.mbx.lcmc-competition-management-office@mail.mi

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