Abrams Boresighting Improvement
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 is conducting a Sources Sought effort to identify industry capabilities for improving M1 Abrams tank boresighting. This initiative seeks innovative technologies, services, or expertise to enhance the process, focusing on reducing time, minimizing downtime, improving accuracy, and increasing ease of use. Responses are due by April 18, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The Army is interested in solutions compatible with existing M1 Abrams systems that can reduce errors in this critical process. Areas of interest include:
- Optical systems
- Manufacturing and automation
- Durability and accuracy improvements for weapon systems
Respondents should detail their technical capabilities, including experience with standards like MIL-STD-810G & ADTP-2404, software coding, process automation, and durability enhancements. Companies should also provide an assessment of Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) for their proposed solutions.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 18, 2026, 03:59 AM UTC
- Published Date: January 20, 2026
- Place of Performance: Warren, MI, United States
- Department/Agency: Department of the Army
Important Information for Respondents
Access to the M1A2 Technical Manual for viewing the boresighting procedure is available upon request, requiring a verified DD Form 2345. This form, the Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, is essential for U.S. or Canadian contractors to receive unclassified technical data disclosing militarily critical technology. Obtaining a DD2345 requires a CAGE code, SAM registration, and DUNS number, and the process can take several weeks to months. This notice is for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Audrey Whittaker (audrey.b.whittaker.civ@army.mil)