Draft RFP Notice for Industry Feedback Subject: Seeking Industry Partnership and Feedback on the Upcoming Team Armor Partnership 4.0 (TAP 4.0) Solicitation (W912CH-26-R-A014)To our valued industry partners, The U.S. Government is reaching out to gather your expert feedback and insights as we shape the future of ground vehicle sustainment. We are in the process of developing a new acquisition for the Team Armor Partnership 4.0 (TAP 4.0) repair service program, a critical initiative supporting the operational readiness of the Abrams Main Battle Tank and the Bradley Fighting Vehicle platforms. Our current vision for this requirement, which will be formally released under solicitation number W912CH-26-R-A014, is to establish a hybrid, single-award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. We believe this structure will provide the flexibility needed to meet evolving mission demands. The contract is planned to encompass a five-year duration, structured as five individual one-year priced ordering periods. To ensure we secure the most capable and innovative partner, we intend to pursue this acquisition through Full and Open Competition. The source selection process will be centered on a best-value tradeoff methodology. This means that while cost is a factor, our ultimate decision will be based on which proposal provides the most advantageous solution to the Government. As such, the award may not go to the offeror with the lowest price. Our strategy is to make a single award to the responsible offeror who can best fulfill the entirety of the program requirements. Before we finalize the Request for Proposal (RFP), we want to hear from you. We invite you to review this proposed draft RFP and provide your comments, questions, and recommendations. We are particularly interested in your perspective on the contract type and structure, the clarity of the scope for the Abrams and Bradley platforms, our best-value evaluation approach, and our approach to alternate repair methods. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us refine our solicitation, mitigate potential ambiguities, and build a successful and enduring partnership. Please submit all feedback, questions, and comments regarding this notice to usarmy.detroit.cpe-ground.mbx.sbct-maintenance-and-parts@army.mil with the subject label DRAFT W912CH-26-R-A014 Feedback - Company Name. We look forward to your participation and collaboration in strengthening the TAP 4.0 program.