Sources Sought Notice: SPRDL1-25-R-0213
Item Name: ELEVATING AND TRAVE ( Elevation Drive Assembly)
NSN: 1005-01-617-6248
Part Number: 12522215
Quantity: 44
Option Quantity: 44
End Item: JE – ABRAMS Family of Vehicles
Response Date: 3 July 2025
Requirements Description: The ELEVATING AND TRAVE ( Elevation Drive Assembly) is a device for elevating and traversing a weapon to its desired firing position. TANK, M1 ABRAMS FAMILY OF VEHICLES (FOV). The Elevation Drive Assembly consists of a motor brake assembly, planetary reduction unit, manual drive, output pinion, and anti-backlash drive mount mechanism. The assembly elevates or depresses the weapon of the Stabilized Commander Weapon Station (SCWS) in either powered or manual mode. The Elevation Drive controls the elevation/depression of the Commanders machine gun in the SCWS for M1A1 tanks.
The Government does not have drawings for this item that are suitable for competitive procurement. The TDP is fully defined, but the government does not have full data rights.
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 interested in becoming a source of supply 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
