Operator and Maintainer Technical Manual for the Forward Repair System (FRS)
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 Department of the Army, specifically the Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for an Operator and Maintainer Technical Manual for the Forward Repair System (FRS) M7A1. This effort aims to identify qualified vendors for a future acquisition. Responses are due by March 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern.
Scope of Work
The Army is seeking capabilities to support the FRS M7A1, which includes:
- Provisioning an estimated 3,000 parts and associated packaging data.
- Developing a new Army Operator & Maintainer Technical Manual with Repair Parts and Special Tools List (RPSTL) development, including XML data.
- Providing a provisioning file.
- Updating DA Form 2028, Operator Manuals, Blank Forms, Operator New Equipment Training (OPNET), and Field Level Maintenance New Equipment Training (FLMNET) Support Packages.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)
- Response Due: March 13, 2026, 3:00 PM Eastern
- Published: February 11, 2026
Evaluation
This notice is for market research purposes only and is not a solicitation. Responses will assist ACC-DTA in planning its acquisition strategy. Vendors should provide information on their company profile, business type, NAICS codes, experience as a prime contractor for the US Government, experience with military technical manuals, provisioning, packaging data, and training, facilities clearance, estimated cost, and specific performance capabilities related to logistics support, IADS compliant XML data, maintenance manuals, troubleshooting, RPSTL, illustrated parts breakdown, required tool identification lists, provisioning process, packaging data, testing, technical manuals, training support packages, and component lists.
Additional Notes
This is not a request for proposals, and the government will not compensate firms for their participation in this survey. Proprietary information should be marked accordingly.