SOURCES SOUGHT FOR Communications equipment FOR FOREIGN MILITARY SALES (FMS)
ID: W91CRB26C-FMS_M1_M88Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APGABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-5001, USA

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

PSC

COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS (5810)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7dfb649a3ca24a28872474420e6b8d3b/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), is conducting a Sources Sought notice to identify potential vendors for providing military radio systems and services for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The procurement aims to supply radios and intercom systems for 299 M1 Abrams tanks and 30 M88 Recovery Vehicles, with specific requirements for compatibility with existing communication systems, platform-specific design, and comprehensive vendor support including training, installation, and ongoing technical assistance. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the operational effectiveness of military communications equipment, ensuring that the systems integrate seamlessly with current technologies. Interested vendors must submit their capabilities statements and relevant information by February 11, 2026, to Contract Specialist Andrew W. Kelly at andrew.w.kelly.civ@army.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Andrew W. Kelly
    andrew.w.kelly.civ@army.mil
    Lonny J. Matesky
    lonny.j.matesky.civ@army.mil
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    Sources Sought Market Survey for comms equipment KSA.docx
    The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) on behalf of the Communications-Electronics Command Security Assistance Management directorate (CECOM SAMD) is issuing a Sources Sought notice to identify potential sources for providing military radio systems and services for Foreign Military Sales (FMS). This is a market research effort, not a Request for Proposal (RFP), to determine procurement methods for a requirement to supply radios and intercom systems for 299 M1 Abrams tanks and 30 M88 Recovery Vehicles for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Required capabilities include compatibility with existing Panther EDR VRQ-327 and SOTAS Intercom Systems, platform-specific design for armored vehicles, and vendor-provided training, site surveys, installation services, Field Service Representative (FSR) support, and ongoing technical support. Vendors must submit company information, capabilities statements, past performance examples, technical specifications, and delivery timelines by February 11, 2026. The contract is anticipated to be Unclassified and compliant with the Berry Amendment.
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