MANUAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY

This Sources Sought Notice issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Land Warren seeks to identify capable small businesses that can supply the Manual Drive Assembly for the Abrams Tank, with the National Stock Number 1015-01-694-6779 and Part Number 12590868. The government plans to acquire 168 units, with an option to purchase an additional 168 units, FOB destination. The solicitation emphasizes that this is a Small Business Set-Aside under the SBA, specifically targeting small enterprises within the NAICS code 332994. Interested firms must demonstrate their capability by providing detailed company information, including name, address, Unique Entity ID, CAGE code, point of contact, and their small business status. The notice invites responses via email by August 20, 2025, and encourages questions to be submitted in writing, with answers posted publicly. It clarifies that this RFI is solely for market research and does not constitute a commitment to procure the items or authorize any costs. The contract will be managed by the DLA Land Warren office in Warren, Michigan, and all responses should be directed to the designated contact, Tania Lawson-Henderson. The government reserves the right to modify or withdraw the solicitation based on the information received and will not guarantee any procurement based solely on this RFI.