SPECIAL TOOL

The Department of Defense is seeking market research responses for a “Special Tool” that is a component of the M1 Abrams main battle tank. The tool (NSN 2350‑01‑715‑0525, Part No. 12473343‑2) is required in a quantity of 14 with an additional option for another 14 units. The solicitation is a small‑business set‑aside (SBA) and will be posted on FedBizOpps around 30 Nov 2026, with a response deadline of 08 Nov 2026 (official deadline 09 Nov 2026 16:00 EST). The contract will be awarded to a qualified vendor who can meet the Source Approval Program requirements, including vehicle‑level qualification testing. A reverse‑auction provision (52.215‑9023) may be used after the solicitation closes, requiring participants to be registered in the DLA reverse‑auction system. Interested firms must provide capability information voluntarily; this is not a binding proposal request. • Item: Special Tool for Abrams Tank (NSN 2350‑01‑715‑0525) • Quantity: 14 (option for additional 14) • Small‑business set‑aside, NAICS 333514 • Response deadline: 09 Nov 2026 16:00 EST, solicitation release ~30 Nov 2026