CABLE ASSEMBLY, PRINTED , FLEXIBLE SPRDL1-25-R-0221
Summary
AI-generated · Aug 24, 2025Provide 33 cable assemblies (Part No. 12918012-2) with NSN 6150-01-357-9865, for the JE Abrams tank, plus an option for 33 more; FOB destination. This is a market research RFI (sources sought) to identify capable sources for potential future competition. It is not a proposal, not a guaranteed contract, and there is no obligation to respond beyond providing the requested capability information. Respondents should be prepared for the possibility of full and open competition in any eventual solicitation and to monitor SAM.gov for official actions. To be considered, provide your firm’s name and address, Unique Entity ID and CAGE, point of contact, size status, and a capability statement; submit questions in writing, with answers posted publicly, and note that questions after the stated dates may not be answered. Respondents must also be aware of the Source Approval Program, including vehicle-level qualification testing, which would be at the vendor’s expense if applicable.
New/updated information across notices clarifies this as FAR Part 10 market research and highlights the Source Approval Program as a prerequisite to item source approval, with vehicle-level qualification testing at no government cost to the agency. The notices identify the TACOM Competition Management Office as the lead for the Source Approval process and confirm that questions will be answered publicly, subject to timing, with dates set for responses. These notices reiterate there is no commitment to procure and that any future procurement would be announced separately, with subsequent competitive or noncompetitive paths as determined.
This Sources Sought is updated to reflect Full and Open Competition THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a guarantee to issue an RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Defense Logistics Agency-Land, Warren, is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Respondents are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party's expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any potential future RFPs. If an official solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the System for Acquisition Management (SAM.GOV) website. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this requirement. Sources Sought Notice: SPRDL1-25-R-0221 Full and Open ITEM NAME: CABLE ASSEMBLY, PRIN NSN: 6150-01-357-9865 Part Number: 12918012-2 QTY: 33 OPTION QTY: 33 FOB: Destination END ITEM: JE ABRAMS Tank Interested sources shall indicate they are capable of providing the required item listed above and must provide: 1. Full name and address of the firm 2. Unique Entity ID and CAGE Code 3. Point of Contact 4. Size Status (i.e., Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Small Disadvantage Business, Women- Owned Small Business) 5. Capability Statement Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to the Contracting Specialist listed as the Point of Contact on this notice. Questions will be answered by posting answers to this announcement. Questions shall not contain proprietary or classified information. The Government does not guarantee that questions received after August 20, 2025 will be answered. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY to identify sources that can provide the items listed above. The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The Defense Logistics Agency - Land, Warren, has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed, and release of this RFI should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur costs for which reimbursement would be required or sought.
From Sources Sought posted on Aug 11, 2025SOURCES SOUGHT UPDATED FOR CLARITY Sources Sought Notice: SPRDL1-25-R-0221 ITEM NAME: CABLE ASSEMBLY, PRIN NSN: 6150-01-357-9865 Part Number: 12918012-2 QTY: 33 OPTION QTY: 33 FOB: Destination END ITEM: JE ABRAMS Tank Response Date: 22 August 2025 This survey is published in compliance with FAR Part 10, Market Research. The purpose of this survey is to canvas the industry for any possible other sources. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals. Submission of any information in response to this market research is purely voluntary. The Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred in responding or in any subsequent exchange of information. Contractors need to meet the requirements of the Source Approval Program including vehicle level qualification testing, at their own expense. The TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, Competition Management Office (CMO), is the lead proponent for the Source Approval Program. Specific information and point of contact for the Source Approval Program is available at Army Contracting Command | Detroit Arsenal | Competition Management Office Interested sources shall indicate they are capable of providing the required item listed above and must provide: 1. Full name and address of the firm 2. Unique Entity ID and CAGE Code 3. Point of Contact 4. Size Status (i.e., Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Small Disadvantage Business, Women- Owned Small Business) 5. Capability Statement Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to the Contracting Specialist listed as the Point of Contact on this notice. Questions will be answered by posting answers to this announcement. Questions shall not contain proprietary or classified information. The Government does not guarantee that questions received after August 22, 2025 will be answered. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY to identify sources that can provide the items listed above. The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The Defense Logistics Agency - Land, Warren, has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed, and release of this RFI should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur costs for which reimbursement would be required or sought.
From Sources Sought posted on Aug 14, 2025SOURCES SOUGHT UPDATED FOR CLARITY Sources Sought Notice: SPRDL1-25-R-0221 ITEM NAME: CABLE ASSEMBLY, PRIN NSN: 6150-01-357-9865 Part Number: 12918012-2 QTY: 33 OPTION QTY: 33 FOB: Destination END ITEM: JE ABRAMS Tank Response Date: 22 August 2025 This survey is published in compliance with FAR Part 10, Market Research. The purpose of this survey is to canvas the industry for any possible other sources. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals. Submission of any information in response to this market research is purely voluntary. The Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred in responding or in any subsequent exchange of information. Contractors need to meet the requirements of the Source Approval Program including vehicle level qualification testing, at their own expense. The TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, Competition Management Office (CMO), is the lead proponent for the Source Approval Program. Specific information and point of contact for the Source Approval Program is available at Army Contracting Command | Detroit Arsenal | Competition Management Office Interested sources shall indicate they are capable of providing the required item listed above and must provide: 1. Full name and address of the firm 2. Unique Entity ID and CAGE Code 3. Point of Contact 4. Size Status (i.e., Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Small Disadvantage Business, Women- Owned Small Business) 5. Capability Statement Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to the Contracting Specialist listed as the Point of Contact on this notice. Questions will be answered by posting answers to this announcement. Questions shall not contain proprietary or classified information. The Government does not guarantee that questions received after August 22, 2025 will be answered. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY to identify sources that can provide the items listed above. The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The Defense Logistics Agency - Land, Warren, has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed, and release of this RFI should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur costs for which reimbursement would be required or sought.
From Sources Sought posted on Aug 18, 2025PRESOLICITATION: SPRDL1-25-R-0221 ITEM NAME: CABLE ASSEMBLY, PRINTED FLEXIBLE NSN: 6150-01-357-9865 Part Number: 12918012-2 QTY: 33 OPTION QTY: 33 FOB: Destination The solicitation should be released to the web on or about 18 September 2025. Once available, the solicitation can be downloaded from sam.gov. Proposals will be due on or about 20 October 2025. Please see the solicitation (when posted) for actual proposal due date.
From Presolicitation posted on Sep 02, 2025SOLICITATION: SPRDL1-25-R-0221 ITEM NAME: CABLE ASSEMBLY, PRINTED FLEXIBLE NSN: 6150-01-357-9865 Part Number: 12918012-2 QTY: 33 OPTION QTY: 33 FOB: Destination END ITEM: JE ABRAMS Tank THE SOLICITATION WILL INSTRUCT HOW TO OBTAIN DRAWINGS. THIS IS A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. ONLY OFFERS FROM SMALL BUSINESSES WILL BE CONSIDERED.
From Solicitation posted on Sep 23, 2025AMENDMENT 0001 EXTENDS THE CLOSING DATE OF THE SOLICITATION TO JANUARY 19, 2026 AT 4:00 pm EST. SOLICITATION: SPRDL1-25-R-0221 ITEM NAME: CABLE ASSEMBLY, PRINTED FLEXIBLE NSN: 6150-01-357-9865 Part Number: 12918012-2 QTY: 33 OPTION QTY: 33 FOB: Destination END ITEM: JE ABRAMS Tank THE SOLICITATION WILL INSTRUCT HOW TO OBTAIN DRAWINGS. THIS IS A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. ONLY OFFERS FROM SMALL BUSINESSES WILL BE CONSIDERED.
From Solicitation posted on Jan 05, 2026SOURCES SOUGHT UPDATED FOR CLARITY Sources Sought Notice: SPRDL1-25-R-0221 ITEM NAME: CABLE ASSEMBLY, PRIN NSN: 6150-01-357-9865 Part Number: 12918012-2 QTY: 33 OPTION QTY: 33 FOB: Destination END ITEM: JE ABRAMS Tank Response Date: 22 August 2025 This survey is published in compliance with FAR Part 10, Market Research. The purpose of this survey is to canvas the industry for any possible other sources. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals. Submission of any information in response to this market research is purely voluntary. The Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred in responding or in any subsequent exchange of information. Contractors need to meet the requirements of the Source Approval Program including vehicle level qualification testing, at their own expense. The TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, Competition Management Office (CMO), is the lead proponent for the Source Approval Program. Specific information and point of contact for the Source Approval Program is available at Army Contracting Command | Detroit Arsenal | Competition Management Office Interested sources shall indicate they are capable of providing the required item listed above and must provide: 1. Full name and address of the firm 2. Unique Entity ID and CAGE Code 3. Point of Contact 4. Size Status (i.e., Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Small Disadvantage Business, Women- Owned Small Business) 5. Capability Statement Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to the Contracting Specialist listed as the Point of Contact on this notice. Questions will be answered by posting answers to this announcement. Questions shall not contain proprietary or classified information. The Government does not guarantee that questions received after August 22, 2025 will be answered. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY to identify sources that can provide the items listed above. The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The Defense Logistics Agency - Land, Warren, has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed, and release of this RFI should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur costs for which reimbursement would be required or sought.
From Sources Sought posted on Jan 06, 2026AMENDMENT 0002 EXTENDS THE CLOSING DATE OF THE SOLICITATION TO JANUARY 30, 2026 AT 4:00 pm EST. SOLICITATION: SPRDL1-25-R-0221 ITEM NAME: CABLE ASSEMBLY, PRINTED FLEXIBLE NSN: 6150-01-357-9865 Part Number: 12918012-2 QTY: 33 OPTION QTY: 33 FOB: Destination END ITEM: JE ABRAMS Tank THE SOLICITATION WILL INSTRUCT HOW TO OBTAIN DRAWINGS. THIS IS A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. ONLY OFFERS FROM SMALL BUSINESSES WILL BE CONSIDERED.
From Solicitation posted on Jan 23, 2026Notice history
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Sources Sought Posted Aug 18, 2025No changes from previous notice
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Presolicitation Posted Sep 02, 2025View changes (5)
- Title: CABLE ASSEMBLY, PRIN → CABLE ASSEMBLY, PRINTED , FLEXIBLE
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Sources Sought → Presolicitation
- Response Deadline: Aug 22, 2025 → Sep 17, 2025
- Set-Aside: None → Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
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Solicitation Posted Sep 23, 2025View changes (3)
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Presolicitation → Solicitation
- Response Deadline: Sep 17, 2025 → Oct 23, 2025
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Solicitation Posted Jan 05, 2026View changes (2)
- Description: Description was updated
- Response Deadline: Oct 23, 2025 → Jan 19, 2026
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Sources Sought Posted Jan 06, 2026View changes (4)
- Title: CABLE ASSEMBLY, PRINTED , FLEXIBLE → CABLE ASSEMBLY, PRIN
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Solicitation → Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) → None
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Solicitation LATEST Posted Jan 23, 2026View changes (5)
- Title: CABLE ASSEMBLY, PRIN → CABLE ASSEMBLY, PRINTED , FLEXIBLE
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Sources Sought → Solicitation
- Response Deadline: Jan 19, 2026 → Jan 30, 2026
- Set-Aside: None → Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
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