Request for Information (RFI) - Vehicle Base Kit (VBK)

Location:	Michigan
Posted:	Mar 7, 2025
Due:	Mar 21, 2025
Agency:	DEPT OF DEFENSE
Type of Government:	Federal
Category:	25 - Vehicular Equipment Components
Solicitation No:	VPS_VBK
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Active

Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

VPS_VBK

Related Notice

Department/Ind. Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub-tier

DEPT OF THE ARMY

Major Command

AMC

Sub Command

ACC

Sub Command 2

ACC-CTRS

Sub Command 3

ACC WRN

Office

W6QK ACC- DTA

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General Information

Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
Original Published Date: Mar 07, 2025 10:28 am EST
Original Response Date: Mar 21, 2025 05:00 pm EDT
Inactive Policy: Manual
Original Inactive Date: Mar 22, 2025
Initiative:
- None

Classification

Original Set Aside:
Product Service Code: 2590 - MISCELLANEOUS VEHICULAR COMPONENTS
NAICS Code:
Place of Performance:
Warren , MI

USA

Description

The Vehicle Protection System (VPS) Base Kit (VBK) is an Acquisition Category (ACAT) II program currently under production as an Active Protection System (APS) controller for ground combat vehicles. This includes a Modular Active Controller (MAC), User Interface Control Panel (UICP), and a Power Distribution Management System (PMDS).

The Army is assessing market research to inform a potential production contract for award in FY26. The Government has a Technical Data Packages (TDP) for all configurations and would provide the technical data to prospective vendors. A potential requirement could exceed procurement up to 4,000 kits.

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

KO DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING 6501 EAST 11 MILE ROAD
WARREN , MI 48397-5000
USA

Primary Point of Contact

Terrell Cheathem
terrell.m.cheathem.civ@army.mil

Secondary Point of Contact

History

Mar 07, 2025 10:28 am ESTSources Sought (Original)