Sources Sought: Four Parts for the Automotive Gas Turbine (AGT) 1500

The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal is conducting a market‑research “Sources Sought” survey to gauge industry interest, capability, and capacity to produce four specific parts (Block, Mount, Jet Pump Tube Assembly, and Wash Port Cover) for the Automotive Gas Turbine (AGT) 1500 used on the M1 Abrams tank family. Respondents must submit a statement of qualifications, capability, and relevant past performance via email by 5:00 PM EST on 1 Sept 2026. The survey requests details on prior deliveries, manufacturing capability, first‑article testing experience, lead times, production rates, unit pricing, and quality‑management certifications. A Technical Data Package (TDP) will be released only after a formal solicitation, and access requires a current DD 2345 certification. No contract award is guaranteed; the effort is purely for planning purposes. • Parts required: Block, Mount, Jet Pump Tube Assembly, Wash Port Cover (total estimated annual quantity ≈ 685 units). • Target customer: U.S. Army (Detroit Arsenal). • Submission deadline: 01‑Sep‑2026 5:00 PM EST, via email to Brandon Bly. • Required info: capability statements, past contract numbers, production lead time, monthly production rates, unit cost, FAT experience, quality system certification. • Confidentiality: respondents may mark proprietary data as “CONFIDENTIAL.” • Access to technical data contingent on DD 2345 and Joint Certification Program registration.