COMMON ETHERNET SWI

The U.S. Department of Defense, through DLA Land Warren in Warren, Michigan, is seeking sources for the procurement of 1,782 Common Ethernet Switch Containers, identified by NSN 7025016747196 and part number 57K7316, for integration into the Abrams M1A2 SEPv3 tank. This action is a sources-sought notice under solicitation number SPRDL126R0091, issued on April 23, 2026, with a response deadline of May 13, 2026, and an alternate offer due date of July 31, 2026. The procurement is restricted solely to General Dynamics Mission Systems Canada or its authorized distributors due to inadequate technical drawings and proprietary design constraints, effectively precluding open competition and indicating a sole-source acquisition approach. The item is classified under NAICS code 334112 with no set-aside provisions applied. Delivery is expected to occur at DLA Land Warren’s location in Warren, MI, and the contract includes no options. Packaging and marking must conform to standard DoD military requirements, likely including MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-2073-1, though specific details are not provided in the notice. Inspection and acceptance are anticipated to be conducted by the government at the delivery location, though explicit criteria, quality standards, or responsible parties are not outlined. The solicitation does not contain formal FAR clauses, evaluation factors, cost data, payment or invoicing instructions, or required representations and certifications from offerors. Technical specifications, inspection protocols, and detailed requirements are referenced as being contained in external documentation accessible only through the full solicitation on beta.sam.gov. No contract value has been determined, as this is a pre-solicitation activity intended to gather industry feedback prior to potential award.