SPECIAL TOOL

THIS IS A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE Sources Sought Notice: SPRDL1-26-R-0094 Item Name: SPECIAL TOOL NSN: 2350-01-715-0525 Part Number: 12473343-2 Quantity: 14 Option Quantity: 14 FOB: Destination End Item: Abrams Tank Response Date: 17 July 2026 Requirements Description: The Special Tool is a component of the Abrams Tank Indicate if this procurement is set aside for small business. Technical Data (is) available for this procurement. The solicitation should be released to the web on or about (30 August 2026). See the solicitation for actual closing date. Once available, the solicitation can be downloaded from FedBizOpps (www.fbo.gov). ****************************************************************************** REVERSE AUCTION The solicitation will contain provision 52.215-9023, Reverse Auction, which allows for the use of a reverse auction as a pricing technique. After the solicitation closes, the contracting officer will determine if a reverse auction will be held. If a reverse auction is held, contractors must be registered in the reverse auction system in order to participate in the auction. Additionally, the contractor representative participating in the auction must have taken the on-line reverse auction training prior to the auction. Registration, on-line training, and other information regarding the reverse auction can be found at https://dla.procurexinc.com. Any questions related to the reverse auction system or process can be directed to the Contract Specialist. This survey is published in compliance with FAR Part 10, Market Research. The purpose of this survey is to canvas the industry for any possible other sources. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals. Submission of any information in response to this market research is purely voluntary. The Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred in responding or in any subsequent exchange of information. Contractors interested in becoming a source of supply need to meet the requirements of the Source Approval Program including vehicle level qualification testing, at their own expense. The TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, Competition Management Office (CMO), is the lead proponent for the Source Approval Program. Specific information and point of contact for the Source Approval Program is available at https://tacom.army.mil/ and select Ombudsman from the menu.