Ruggedized Ethernet Switch Manufacturing

The contract involves the manufacture of 1,782 ruggedized Ethernet switch containers designed for integration into the Abrams M1A2 SEPv3 combat vehicle, with all units required to meet stringent military-grade specifications for durability, performance, and environmental resilience under extreme battlefield conditions. Each switch must function reliably in high-vibration, high-temperature, and electromagnetic interference-prone environments, ensuring seamless communications and data integrity within the vehicle’s network architecture. The work is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 334511, indicating it falls within the electronic component manufacturing sector, and is being procured by the Department of Defense through DLA Land Warren. The solicitation was posted on April 23, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses on May 13, 2026, at 8:30 PM Eastern Time, leaving vendors a window of approximately three weeks to submit proposals. No set-aside criteria or specific organization type requirements are indicated, suggesting the opportunity is open to any qualified subcontractor capable of meeting the technical and production demands. The place of performance and point of contact details are unspecified, implying the contractor may have flexibility in facility location as long as delivery and integration timelines are met. All devices must be delivered in full compliance with military standards and integrated into the vehicle platform without modification or delay, making precision, quality control, and schedule adherence critical to contract success.