USA MATERIAL COMMAND ACQUISITION CENTER, NATICK CONTRACTING DIVISION, ATTN: STEAA-NC, NATICK MA 01760-5011

54 -- CARGO BED COVERS (CBC) TYPE III AND TYPE IV. SOL DAAD16-99-R-0005 DUE 020899 POC Emily Hatcher (508)233-4368 (Site Code DAAD16) The U.S. Army Soldier Biological and Chemical Command (SBCCOM), Soldier Systems Center (SSC) has a requirement for the procurement of a Type III Cargo Bed Cover (CBC) for the M35A2, 2-1/2 Ton Lightweight Medium Tactical Vehicle (LMTV)/M1082, 2-1/2 Ton LMTV Trailer and a Type IV CBC for the M923, 5 Ton Cargo Truck/M1083, 5 Ton Medium Tactical Vehicle (MTV)/M1095 5 Ton MTV trailer. The Government may award one contract (for both variants) or two contracts (one for each variant) utilizing the best value concept, of a Firm-Fixed Price Requirements contract consisting of a Basic Ordering Period with four Optional Ordering Periods, not to exceed 60 months. The Basic Ordering Period will consist of an estimated quantity of 50 Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) units, of each variant, for First Article Test and Field Evaluation. Each optional Ordering Period will consist of an estimated quantity of 350 CBCs for each variant. This acquisition will be conducted on a full and open competitive basis; however, it will include Small and Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Goals. NOTICE: In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15.202 -- Advisory Multi-Step Process, the Government invites potential Offerors to submit a concept paper, limited to 5 pages in length, describing their technical approach (proposed design, type of material, approach in meeting the performance specifications, and design verification approach and capabilities); projected unit price for the CBC for the basic ordering period and production (supporting cost and pricing data is not required or desired); and the projected delivery schedule in terms of capability of producing the minimum and maximum quantities per month with the anticipated lead time. The Performance Specifications are currently posted on the SSC Homepage. No hardcopies will be mailed. The Government will evaluate all concept papers submitted and provide a written response to the Offeror within 10 days of receipt of the concept paper. The Government may also conduct one-on-one meetings with those Offerors that submitted a concept paper. The purpose of this process will be to inform potential Offerors whether or not the Government believes they will be a viable competitor in this acquisition and the reasons for that opinion. This process will not preclude Offerors from participating in the acquisition. Concept papers will be accepted until December 14, 1998. In accordance with FAR Part 5.102 (a)(7) all documents (Draft RFP, Final RFP, amendments, etc.) associated with this acquisition will be released via the SSC Homepage. A draft RFP will be posted on the SSC Homepage on or about November 30, 1998. The Final RFP will be posted on the SSC Homepage on or about January 4, 1999 with a closing date of February 8, 1999. Firms will not be reimbursed for any costs associated with the concept paper and or proposal preparation. The applicable SIC Code for this acquisition is 3715. The SSC Homepage is located at http://www.natick.army.mil. E-mail address for Emily Hatcher, Contract Specialist, is ehatcher@natick- amed02.army.mil. Posted 11/19/98 (I-SN273026). (0323)

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