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Sources Sought Notice 2020-00299 Item Name: Computer, Digital, Mission Planner NSN: 7021-01-674-7139 Part Number: 57K7310 Quantity: 78 (78 Option) End Item: M1 Abrams Tank REQUIREMENTS DESCRIPTION: Th... Sources Sought Notice 2020-00299 Item Name: Computer, Digital, Mission Planner NSN: 7021-01-674-7139 Part Number: 57K7310 Quantity: 78 (78 Option) End Item: M1 Abrams Tank REQUIREMENTS DESCRIPTION: The MCU provides the central processing capability for the ECP1 Abrams Fire Control Electronics System. The MCU provides stabilized control of the gun, turret, and Gunner's Primary Sight (GPS) Dual Axis Head Assembly (DAHA) and coordinates control of the Commander's Independent Thermal Viewer (CITV). The MCU also provides communication with the Inertial Navigation Unit (INU). (MCU-PFS-906). The government has limited rights in accordance with DFARS 252.227-7013 and 7017. The Enclosure Assembly, MCU was developed and tested at GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS’ expense. GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS stable based mylars are required to manufacture the Enclosure Assembly, MCU; however, GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS will not release the stable based mylars. Based on the above information, sole source procurement to GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS is the only method of procurement currently available to insure supportability of fielded vehicles. The Government does not possess the technical data package (TDP), detailed drawings, and performance specifications for these items. GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS has developed, tested, and obtained Government approval for this item for application in the M1 Abrams tank at their own cost. Only GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS has the capability to supply the Mission Planner, Digital Computer. Please Note: -This notice is not an open solicitation i.e., Invitation for Bid (IFB) or Request for Proposal (RFP). -Technical data is not available for this item. -Qualification testing and evaluation is required to become an approved source. -Source approval does not guarantee business. -Qualifying as an approved source only provides the opportunity to compete on future solicitations. Additional Information: Source Approval Program https://www.tacom.army.mil/cmo/sap.html Source Approval Program – What is it? https://www.tacom.army.mil/cmo/sap_what.html Source Approval Request (SAR) Package Requirements https://www.tacom.army.mil/cmo/sap_sar.html Point of Contact: Title: Source Approval Officer Email: usarmy.detroit.tacom.mbx.lcmc-market-surveys@mail.mil