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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF JULY 31,1996 PSA#1648

Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division, 12350 Research Parkway, Orlando, FL 32826-3275

69 -- OPPOSING FORCES SURROGATE TRACKED VEHICLE-MARKET SURVEY DUE 090196 POC Raymond J. Fegal, Contracting Officer, (407) 380-4372 SOURCES SOUGHT - The US Army Product Manager for Combat Support Training Systems is considering procurement of a fleet of Opposing Forces Surrogate Tracked Vehicles (OSTV) to be used at the US Army Combat Training Centers. Operational requirements for the desired vehicles are given in the Operational Requirements Document (ORD), dated 22 January 1996. The ORD for the OSTV contains the most detailed description of the requirements yet generated. No Specification or Statement of Work is available. The ORD is available on the U.S. Army Simulation and Acquisition Bulletin Board, (407) 381-8666. The service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Communications protocol is 9600 BAUD, 8 DATA BITS, NO PARITY, 1 STOP BIT. Please allow one full minute to connect. You may register at first log- in. Technical problems may be addressed to Mark Lambert at (407) 380-4914. Interested sources are requested to note that the ORD requires visual differentiation of the OSTV from U.S. vehicles, and references several 6 road wheel vehicles in the salient characteristics sections. The successful OSTV design would likely have 6 road wheels or a very good visual modification that would accurately simulate the 6 road wheel configuration. It is anticipated that some components may be made available as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE). These may include M901 (M113 based) vehicles, M60A3 Tank Thermal Sights, Night Vision equipment, and Tactical Engagement Simulation equipment. GFE may be in used condition, and may require extensive modifications or overhaul by the vehicle producer. If it is determined that a commercial procurement best meets the Government s needs, it is anticipated that a formal Request for Proposal would be issued mid- 1997, with award early 1998. Interested and qualified concerns are invited to submit written responses to this notice by 15 November 1996. Electronic responses should be sent to Ray Fegal. Responses should include, as a minimum, the following information: 1) Description of the proposed OSTVs, capable of satisfying this requirement; 2) Technical and Managerial Qualifications (experience, facilities, staffing, etc.); 3) Past performance on government contracts of like or similar nature (if applicable); 4) Whether your company plans to bid as a prime or a subcontractor; 5) The size or status of your company ( based on SIC Code 3699 and the related small business size standard of 750 employees). This announcement does not constitute a request for proposal, but is solely for the purpose of planning by surveying the market for qualified sources interested in the above requirement. No formal solicitation is available at this time. The Government reserves the right to manufacture the OSTV in-house, set this procurement aside for small business or to offer it to the 8(a) program. (0211)

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