PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS FOR ASSAULT BREACHER VEHICLE (ABV) INTEGRATED VISION SYSTEMS (IVS) FOR FOLLOW-ON CONTRACT
Overview
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PSC
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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 Department of the Army's Army Contracting Command-Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) has issued a Pre-Solicitation Synopsis for the Assault Breacher Vehicle (ABV) Integrated Vision Systems (IVS). The agency intends to award a sole-source, Firm-Fixed Price, five-year Requirements contract to Diagnostics/Retrieval Systems Network and Imaging Systems, Inc. (DRS-NIS) for the manufacture of 37 IVS units. This action supports the continued production of IVS, a critical subsystem for the M1150 ABV.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the manufacture of 37 Integrated Vision Systems (IVS). The IVS is an integral subsystem of the M1150 Assault Breacher Vehicle (ABV), which is a U.S. military mine and explosives-clearing vehicle built on an M1A1 Abrams-chassis. The IVS provides day/night vision and range detection capabilities through the use of day/night and infrared cameras, and a laser rangefinder.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Pre-Solicitation Synopsis (Sole Source)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price, five-year Requirements contract
- Intended Awardee: Diagnostics/Retrieval Systems Network and Imaging Systems, Inc. (DRS-NIS), CAGE: 32865, Melbourne, FL (production in Cypress, FL)
- Justification: FAR 6.103-1(c)(2)(i) "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements."
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Published Date: April 30, 2026
- Capability Statement Due: May 15, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
Additional Information
This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals or a solicitation of offers. While the Government intends to award a sole-source contract to DRS-NIS, in accordance with FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation for consideration. However, the agency explicitly states it will not make an award based on information received in response to this notice.