The U.S. Army is conducting a sources sought/market survey to identify firms capable of producing 120mm APFSDS-T KE-W A1® and KE-W A4® tungsten cartridges, or equivalent, compatible with the M256 cannon and Abrams M1A1 tank. The planned acquisition is a five-year Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract spanning FY28–33, with an estimated quantity of 4,000 cartridges per year. Interested firms must be able to access restricted technical data, which requires DD 2345 certification and may require an export license for foreign subcontractors. Respondents must provide detailed capability information, including technical approach, manufacturing experience, facilities, key suppliers, quality systems, and production capacity estimates. This notice is for planning only and does not obligate the government to issue a solicitation or award a contract.

The U.S. Army is seeking sources to produce 120mm Advanced Tungsten Armor Piercing cartridges (KE-W A1® and KE-W A4® or equivalents) compatible with the M256 cannon and Abrams M1A1 tank. The planned acquisition is a Firm Fixed Price, five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract (FY28-33) for an estimated 4,000 cartridges per year. Interested firms must submit detailed technical solutions, production capabilities, and pricing information, including estimated monthly production quantities and minimum procurement quantity. Responses must be submitted electronically within 30 days of this publication, and offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management and with the U.S./Canada Joint Certification Office to access restricted technical data. This is a market survey for planning purposes only and does not obligate the government to issue a solicitation.

The U.S. Army is seeking sources to produce 120mm KE-W A1® and KE-W A4® tungsten cartridges, or equivalents, compatible with the M256 cannon and qualified for the Abrams M1A1 tank. The planned acquisition is a five-year Firm Fixed Price IDIQ contract (FY28-33) for an estimated 4,000 cartridges per year. Interested firms must submit detailed technical solutions, production capabilities, and pricing information, including estimated monthly production quantities and minimum procurement quantity. Responses are due within 30 days of this publication, and all submissions must include company size classification and relevant experience. Performance of services is not specified, but the cartridges must meet U.S. Government performance specifications with export-controlled technical data.