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

ID: VPS_VBK • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  100%
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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.

Background
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.

The Army is assessing market research to inform a potential production contract for award in FY26. The Government has a Technical Data Package (TDP) for all configurations and would provide the technical data to prospective vendors.

Work Details
The contract involves the production of up to 4,000 Vehicle Base Kits (VBK), which include the following components:
- Modular Active Controller (MAC)
- User Interface Control Panel (UICP)
- Power Distribution Management System (PMDS).

Vendors are expected to provide information on their capability to deliver the initial set of kits within 10 months of contract award, perform First Article Testing (FAT)/First Article Inspection (FAI), and manage supply chain risks. Additional inquiries include experience with shipping large quantities of products and onsite storage capacity.

Period of Performance
Initial delivery expected within 10 months of contract award.
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Overview

Agency
ACC Detroit (DTA) [DoD - USA - AMC - ACC]
Response Deadline
March 21, 2025, 5:00 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
March 7, 2025, 10:28 a.m. EST
Set Aside
None
NAICS
None
PSC
2590 - Miscellaneous Vehicular Components
Place of Performance
Warren, MI United States
Source
Open
Est. Level of Competition
Average
Est. Value Range
$4,000 (value based on agency estimated range)
Odds of Award
27%
On 3/7/25 ACC Detroit issued Sources Sought VPS_VBK for Request for Information (RFI) - Vehicle Base Kit (VBK) due 3/21/25. The opportunity was issued full & open and PSC 2590.
Primary Contact
Name
Terrell Cheathem   Profile
Email
terrell.m.cheathem.civ@army.mil
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE ARMY > AMC > ACC > TACOM CONTRACTING CENTER > W6QK ACC- DTA
FPDS Organization Code
2100-W912CH
Source Organization Code
100255245
Last Updated
March 23, 2025
Last Updated By
terrell.m.cheathem.civ@army.mil
Archive Date
March 22, 2025