Abrams Armor R and D Integration
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTW), has awarded a sole source contract (W912CH-26-D-0002) to General Dynamics Land Systems for Abrams Armor Research and Development Integration. The first task order (W912CH-26-F-0252) was issued on April 29, 2026. This effort focuses on the continued design, integration, and validation of Government Furnished Information (GFI) armor designs and concepts for existing and future Abrams Main Battle Tanks and their variants.
Scope of Work
The contractor, General Dynamics Land Systems, will perform design integration, prepare test plans, fabricate ballistic test hardware, and provide technical support for government-directed armor improvements. A key deliverable includes final integrated classified armor designs, depicted in Computer Aided Design (CAD) three-dimensional parametric solid models, which must be compatible with Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software and processes.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Contract (Award Notice)
- Awardee: General Dynamics Land Systems
- Award Date: April 13, 2026 (Contract), April 29, 2026 (First Task Order)
- Duration: Not to exceed five years
- Period of Performance: April 29, 2026 - April 28, 2031
- Level of Effort: Maximum 27,410 man-hours
- NAICS Code: 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology))
- PSC: AC32 (National Defense R&D Services; Defense Related Activities; Applied Research)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Award)
- Published: April 30, 2026
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Troy Haarala at troy.r.haarala.civ@army.mil or 571-588-9334.