Driver’s Vision Enhancer – Abrams – High Definition (DVE-A-HD) W909MY-26-R-DVEA
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AI-generated · Oct 08, 2025Replace the current Driver’s Vision Enhancer for Abrams (DVE-A) with a high-definition version (DVE-A-HD) for M1A1/M1A2 tanks, as part of the DVE Family of Systems. This effort seeks information to support a potential procurement to upgrade the driver’s vision capability so the tanks can operate in daylight, at night, in adverse weather, and under dirty battlefield conditions, helping the driver negotiate obstacles such as ditches, craters, railways, and water.
The DVE-A-HD is described as a real-time, uncooled, passive thermal imaging system that operates in the 8 to 14 micrometer spectral band. Each unit includes a Sensor Assembly (with mounting hardware, wiring, and connectors), a Display/Control Module, a Quick Release Bracket, and a Quick Release Cable, and is intended to replace the current AN/VAS-5B (X) configuration.
The Army Contracting Command- Aberdeen Proving Ground- Belvoir Division (ACC-APG Belvoir), on behalf of PM GS, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI), in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 and 15.201(e). PM GS is the office of primary responsibility for the Driver s Vision Enhancer Abrams High Definition (DVE-A-HD) capability, which is intended to replace the currently fielded Driver s Vision Enhancer Abrams (DVE-A) AN/VAS-5B (X) configuration, part of the DVE-Family of Systems (FOS). The DVE-A enables M1A1 and M1A2 vehicles to continue operating during daylight, darkness (under all ambient light levels), adverse weather, and dirty battlefield conditions, aiding the driver to negotiate obstacles such as ditches, craters, railways, water, etc. Operating nominally in the 8 to 14 micrometer spectral region, the DVE-A is a real time, uncooled passive thermal imaging system with each unit comprised of a Sensor Assembly (including all required mounting hardware, wiring, and connectors), Display / Control Module (DCM), Quick Release Bracket, and Quick Release Cable.
From Sources Sought posted on Sep 30, 2025The Army Contracting Command- Aberdeen Proving Ground- Belvoir Division (ACC-APG Belvoir), on behalf of PM GS, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI), in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 and 15.201(e). PM GS is the office of primary responsibility for the Driver s Vision Enhancer Abrams High Definition (DVE-A-HD) capability, which is intended to replace the currently fielded Driver s Vision Enhancer Abrams (DVE-A) AN/VAS-5B (X) configuration, part of the DVE-Family of Systems (FOS). The DVE-A enables M1A1 and M1A2 vehicles to continue operating during daylight, darkness (under all ambient light levels), adverse weather, and dirty battlefield conditions, aiding the driver to negotiate obstacles such as ditches, craters, railways, water, etc. Operating nominally in the 8 to 14 micrometer spectral region, the DVE-A is a real time, uncooled passive thermal imaging system with each unit comprised of a Sensor Assembly (including all required mounting hardware, wiring, and connectors), Display / Control Module (DCM), Quick Release Bracket, and Quick Release Cable. As a result of the Government Shutdown, this RFI has been reopened and extended past the previous due date of 30 October 2025. Previous requests for documentation will be provided the week of 17 November 2025.
From Sources Sought posted on Nov 14, 2025Notice history
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- Response Deadline: Oct 30, 2025 → Dec 08, 2025
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