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W56HZV-20-D-0043: Department of the Army Award to Allison Transmission Inc
New transmissions, transmission upgrades and kits for the abrams main battle tank.. Contracting activity: W6QK ACC- DTA.
$271.1M cumulative ceiling / Sole-source IDIQ / W56HZV W6QK ACC- DTA
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | W56HZV-20-D-0043 (unhyphenated: W56HZV20D0043) |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
Allison Transmission Inc
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $206.0M obligated across 13 contracts
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| Obligated Amount | Order-Dependent / TBD |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $271,069,914 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $0 (signed 2020-03-25, latest FPDS action 2025-06-03) · 4 Issued Delivery/Task Order(s) totaling $3,039,765 |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Department of the Army |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | W56HZV: W6QK ACC- DTA |
| Competition & Contract Structure | SOLE-SOURCE · Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDIQ) / Order-Dependent (IDV) |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC 2520 (Vehicular Power Transmission Components) · NAICS 333613 (Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing) |
| Work Locations & Funding | Determined at the contract or task-order level |
| Estimated Completion Date | See order schedule |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract W56HZV20D0043)
New transmissions, transmission upgrades and kits for the abrams main battle tank.
3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence
For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontracting & Material Supply Window
- Prime Awardee: Allison Transmission Inc
- Delivery Runway: Active through multi-year ordering period
- Requirement Scope: New transmissions, transmission upgrades and kits for the abrams main battle tank.
- Federal Supply Class: PSC 2520 (Vehicular Power Transmission Components)
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract W56HZV-20-D-0043 when contacting Allison Transmission Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: W56HZV (W6QK ACC- DTA)
- Acquisition Method: SOLE-SOURCE
- FOIA Jurisdiction: Army Contracting Command (ACC) FOIA Officer (usarmy.redstone.acc.mbx.hqaccfoia@army.mil)
- Capture Action: Request the FAR 6.303 Sole-Source Justification & Approval (J&A) and Section C SOW below to inspect the government's technical rationale and qualify for future orders.
Issued Task & Delivery Orders under W56HZV-20-D-0043 (4 shown, $3.0M obligated)
| Order PIID | Obligated | Awardee | Start / Latest Action | End Date | Order Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W56HZV23F0082 | $2.8M | Allison Transmission Inc | 2022-11-17 / 2026-05-21 | 2026-10-30 | Abrams transmission deliver order-foreign military sales |
| W56HZV21F0065 | $315K | Allison Transmission Inc | 2021-06-22 / 2026-05-21 | 2026-06-30 | Abrams transmission - allison transmission cy2022 delivery order - taiwan management office - new transmissions w/new containers and zero time kits |
| W56HZV20F0265 | -$11K | Allison Transmission Inc | 2020-04-22 / 2025-08-21 | 2023-12-31 | Abrams transmission - allison transmission cy 2021 pm abrams and ilsc delivery order. |
| W56HZV20F0259 | -$25K | Allison Transmission Inc | 2020-03-27 / 2026-05-27 | 2024-04-30 | Abrams transmission upgrades |
Tier-2 Subcontract Reporting Status (FAR 52.204-10): Prime contractors report first-tier subcontracts of $30,000 or more to the Federal Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) by the end of the month following subcontract award. Under DFARS 252.219-7003, prime awards exceeding $750,000 ($1.5M for construction) carry mandatory small-business subcontracting plans. Component and subsystem suppliers should contact Allison Transmission Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract W56HZV-20-D-0043.
Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office W56HZV (W6QK ACC- DTA)
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Prime Contractor | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | W56HZV-22-D-0004 | Oshkosh Defense | $32.0M | - | The award record on file for W56HZV22D0004 shows a $19.24M ceiling, as of the last USAspending load. |
| 2026-09-25 | W56HZV-22-C-0012 | General Dynamics Land Systems | $15.8M | Oct 30, 2029 | General Dynamics Land Systems gets $15.8M modification for systems technical support and sustainment systems technical support. U.S. Army Co... |
| 2026-09-24 | W56HZV-23-C-0054 | Rolls-Royce Solutions America Inc | $0 | Dec 31, 2028 | Correction to an earlier Army award. . |
| 2026-09-21 | W56HZV-20-D-0066 | GM Defense | $697.7M | Jun 25, 2028 | GM Defense gets $697.69M modification for engineering change proposals for the Infantry Squad Vehicle Utility. U.S. Army Contracting Command... |
| 2026-09-18 | W56HZV-22-C-0012 | General Dynamics Land Systems | $15.3M | Feb 27, 2031 | General Dynamics Land Systems gets $15.3M modification for Abrams system technical support. U.S. Army Contracting Command $15.3M obligated n... |
| 2026-09-14 | W56HZV-23-C-0024 | BAE Systems Land & Armaments | $818.4M | May 31, 2030 | BAE Systems Land & Armaments gets $818.4M modification for armored multi-purpose vehicles. Army Contracting Command $818.4M obligated now wo... |
| 2026-09-11 | W56HZV-23-C-0054 | Rolls-Royce Solutions America | $39.1M | Sep 11, 2027 | Rolls-Royce Solutions America gets $39.1M modification for Eitan power packs. Army Contracting Command $39.1M obligated now work through Sep... |
| 2026-08-27 | W56HZV-23-C-0059 | General Dynamics Land Systems Customer Service & Support Company | $13.0M | Mar 31, 2027 | Army awards $13.0M modification for M1A1/M1A2 Abrams and M2A2/M3A3 Bradley family of vehicles. Army Contracting Command $13.0M obligated now... |
Other Recent Department of War Awards to Allison Transmission Inc
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Branch | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-05 | W912CH-26-F-0040 | Army | $67.5M | Aug 5, 2026 | Allison Transmission wins $67.5M contract for production of new and upgraded transmissions, transmission kits. Army Contracting Command $90.... |
| 2025-09-18 | W912CH-25-F-0049 | Army | $95.1M | Sep 18, 2025 | Allison Transmission wins $95.1M contract for Abrams Main Battle Tank production support, including new and upgraded transmissions. Army Con... |
4. Underlying Contract Files (Section B Pricing & Section C Statement of Work)
Document Status: Not yet on file. The government publishes the award notice and obligation record above, but does not post the underlying Section C Statement of Work (SOW), Section B line-item pricing schedule (CLINs), or Sole-Source Justification & Approval (J&A) online.
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