Pre-Solicitation Synopsis for Assault Breacher Vehicle (ABV) Embedded Diagnostics (ED) for Follow-On Contract

The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Detroit Arsenal intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed price, five-year requirements contract to Diagnostics/Retrieval Systems Network and Imaging Systems, Inc. for the manufacture of 37 Embedded Diagnostics units for the Assault Breacher Vehicle, a mine and explosives-clearing vehicle based on the M1A1 Abrams chassis. The Embedded Diagnostics system is a critical subsystem that integrates software-based fault detection and isolation capabilities directly into the ABV, reducing dependency on external test equipment and enhancing operational readiness. The contract will be awarded to DRS-NIS under the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul provision that designates it as the only responsible source capable of fulfilling this requirement, with production taking place at their Huntsville, Alabama facility. Although the notice invites responsible sources to submit capability statements for informational purposes, the government has no intention of considering other suppliers or opening the award to competition. The solicitation number is W912CH-26-R-0043, posted on April 30, 2026, with a response deadline of May 15, 2026, but this pre-solicitation synopsis serves strictly as an informational notice and not as a formal request for proposals. The action is classified under NAICS code 336992 and is being managed by the Department of Defense through the Army Contracting Command office in Warren, Michigan. All submissions received in response to this notice will be used for recordkeeping and transparency purposes only and will not influence the award decision, which is predetermined to be awarded exclusively to DRS-NIS based on its unique and irreplaceable role in sustaining the ABV’s embedded diagnostic functionality. The point of contact for inquiries is Kelly Harp, reachable via email and phone provided in the solicitation data.