AGT 1500 Engine Procurement
ID: W912CH-25-R-0168Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC- DTAWARREN, MI, 48397-5000, USA

NAICS

Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing (333611)

PSC

GAS TURBINES AND JET ENGINES; NON-AIRCRAFT PRIME MOVER, AIRCRAFT NON-PRIME MOVER, AND COMPONENTS (2835)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4b848a6e07af4df5b2402a997a04fc38/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA), is seeking information from qualified businesses regarding the procurement of the Automotive Gas Turbine (AGT) 1500 Engine, which is critical for the M1 Abrams Tank. This Sources Sought Notice serves as a market research survey to gauge interest and capabilities from both small and large businesses for a potential future acquisition, with an estimated requirement of 147 units for the U.S. Army and various Foreign Military Sales (FMS) countries. The procurement is significant as it supports the operational readiness of military vehicles, and interested vendors must provide detailed responses, including their manufacturing capabilities and compliance with specific requirements, within 14 calendar days of the notice. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Andrew Zielinsky at andrew.j.zielinsky.civ@army.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Andrew Zielinsky
    andrew.j.zielinsky.civ@army.mil
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    Market Survey Notice AGT 1500 New Engine Procurement.pdf
    The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice/Market Research Survey for the production of the Automotive Gas Turbine (AGT) 1500 Engine (NSN: 2835-01-548-2910, Part No: 57K4968). This is for government planning only, seeking interest and capabilities from both small and large businesses for a potential future acquisition, with an estimated quantity of 147 for the US Army and various FMS countries for the M1 Abrams Tank. A Technical Data Package (TDP) with distribution code D is available, requiring a current DD 2345 certification and JCP registration for access. First Article Testing is required. Responses, including vendor profiles, business type (NAICS Code 336992), nonmanufacturer rule applicability, DD 2345 status, and requirement-specific information such as past deliveries, manufacturing capability, production location, lead time, rates, pricing, and quality management systems, are due via email within 14 calendar days of posting. Proprietary information must be clearly marked and a release statement provided for distribution to Army personnel.
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