Team Armor Partnership 4.0
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. Government, specifically the Department of the Army, has issued a Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) Notice for the Team Armor Partnership 4.0 (TAP 4.0) repair service program. This initiative seeks industry feedback on a critical acquisition supporting the operational readiness of Abrams Main Battle Tank and Bradley Fighting Vehicle platforms. The formal solicitation, W912CH-26-R-A014, is planned as a hybrid, single-award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Feedback is requested by June 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The TAP 4.0 program aims to establish a repair service for ground vehicle sustainment, focusing on the Abrams Main Battle Tank and Bradley Fighting Vehicle platforms. The contract is envisioned to have a five-year duration, structured as five individual one-year priced ordering periods, providing flexibility for evolving mission demands.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Draft RFP for a hybrid, single-award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.
- Duration: Five years (five one-year ordering periods).
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition.
- Feedback Due: June 17, 2026, 4:00 PM ET.
- Published: May 27, 2026.
- Product Service Code: J025 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Vehicular Equipment Components).
Evaluation
The acquisition will be pursued through Full and Open Competition with a best-value tradeoff methodology. This means the award decision will prioritize the most advantageous solution to the Government, considering factors beyond just the lowest price. A single award is planned for the responsible offeror best fulfilling all program requirements.
Feedback Requested
Industry partners are invited to review the proposed draft RFP and provide comments, questions, and recommendations. Specific areas of interest for feedback include:
- Contract type and structure.
- Clarity of scope for Abrams and Bradley platforms.
- Best-value evaluation approach.
- Approach to alternate repair methods.
Feedback should be submitted to usarmy.detroit.cpe-ground.mbx.sbct-maintenance-and-parts@army.mil with the subject "DRAFT W912CH-26-R-A014 Feedback - Company Name".
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Sheldon Holmes (sheldon.a.holmes.civ@army.mil, 571-588-8867).