ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS
Overview
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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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land Warren has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for Electronic Components, specifically a BMS Control Unit and an Instrument Shunt, intended for the Abrams and Bradley A4 combat vehicles. This notice is for Source Approval Request (SAR), inviting interested manufacturers to undergo qualification testing to become an approved source for future solicitations. Responses for source approval are due January 26, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
This pre-solicitation seeks to identify and qualify potential suppliers for two critical electronic components:
- BMS Control Unit (NSN: 5998-01-675-0288, P/N: 12546136-2): Minimum 815, Maximum 1125 units for Abrams and Bradley A4.
- Shunt, Instrument (NSN: 6625-01-675-0290, P/N: 12591117): Minimum 700, Maximum 1631 units for M1A2 (SEPv3) Abrams and Bradley A4. The Battery Monitoring System (BMS) measures battery parameters and determines charge status for vehicle and user batteries.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Pre-Solicitation / Source Approval Request (SAR)
- Set-Aside: Not specified (open to all qualified sources)
- Response Due: January 26, 2026
- Published: January 14, 2026
- Product Service Code (PSC): 5998 - Electrical And Electronic Assemblies; Boards, Cards, And Associated Hardware
- Place of Performance: Alabama, 36201, United States (General location)
Source Approval Process
This is not an open solicitation (IFB or RFP). Qualification testing and evaluation are required to become an approved source. Source approval does not guarantee business but provides the opportunity to compete on future solicitations for these items. Additional information on the Source Approval Program (SAP) and SAR package requirements is available via provided links:
- https://www.tacom.army.mil/cmo/sap.html
- https://www.tacom.army.mil/cmo/sap_what.html
- https://www.tacom.army.mil/cmo/sap_sar.html
Point of Contact
For general inquiries regarding this notice, contact Tania Lawson-Henderson at TANIA.LAWSON-HENDERSON@DLA.MIL or 586-703-7479. For Source Approval Program specific questions, refer to the email: usarmy.detroit.tacom.mbx.lcmc-market-surveys@mail.mil.