U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, Acquisition Center (AMSTA-AQ-DE), Warren, MI 48397-5000

K -- USMC LIGHT ARMORED VEHICLE SERVICE LIFE EXTENSION PROGRAM (LAV SLEP) DUE 013099 POC Mr. Wardell Dyson, (810) 574-8359 WEB: click her to connect to TACOM website, http://www.tacom.army.mil/acqcen/warren.htm. E-MAIL: Click here to contact POC, dysonw@tacom.army.mil. "Reference Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) Sources Sought Market Survey #'s 98007 and 98008, dated 20 Aug 98, which requested submission of information to support planning for the pending USMC Light Armored Vehicle Service Life Extension Program (LAV SLEP). The objective of the USMC LAV SLEP program is to install various improvements and upgrades in the 772 unit LAV fleet (required to extend the service life of the vehicles to 2015). Program objectives are to: 1) increase lethality; 2) increase survivability; 3) maintain vehicle viability [material & structural viability, as well as environmental, safety & health]; 4) increase readiness; 5) decrease life cycle cost; and 6) incorporate performance enhancements [as a corollary benefit of achieving the other objectives, or as deemed appropriate and affordable]. The purpose of this announcement is to provide an interim assessment of the results of the previous Market Surveys, and its impact on the USMC LAV SLEP program acquisition strategy. Several companies responded to the surveys identifying their interest in competing for a "Program Integration" contract for the USMC LAV SLEP program. The Program Integration Contractor (PIC) would assume total responsibility for upgrading the LAV fleet in accordance with the terms of the SLEP contract -- including developing upgrades, ordering material, scheduling vehicles, installing upgrades/modifications, configuration management, logistics support, etc. As a result of this response, TACOM has decided to award a single PIC contract for the SLEP program based on full and open competition. This contract will also include the incorporation of SLEP upgrades into a quantity of vehicles for purposes of Government Development Testing/Operational Testing (DT/OT). There will be 4 option years (FY 02-05) of SLEP upgrades for the remaining LAV fleet. Additional information, such as a draft scope of work and draft purchase description, is scheduled for release in April 99. Interested sources should check for this information under "Business Opportunities" on the TACOM Acquisition Center web site. The address is: HYPERLINK "http://www.tacom.army.mil/acqcen/warren.htm" http://www.tacom.army.mil/acqcen/warren.htm . The current (tentative) program schedule includes the following milestones: Release of Draft RFP May 99 Bidder's Conference May 99 Final RFP Release Aug 99 Contract Award Mar 00 In order to enhance competition for the SLEP PIC contract, TACOM and the USMC are willing to provide LAVs under no-cost loan agreements to interested companies (limit of one vehicle per loan). As we only have a limited number of vehicles, loans will be provided on a first come, first serve basis [and the duration will be limited to a 3 week period]. Companies receiving the loan will be required to: 1) pay for shipment of vehicles to and from their site; and 2) conduct a Joint Limited Technical Inspection (JLTI) with PM LAV prior to the receipt and return of the vehicle. Vehicles must be returned in the same or better condition than received. Companies receiving a loan will also be required to pay a $10,000 refundable security deposit to ensure the proper condition and use of the vehicle. Any company interested in the loan of an LAV should submit their loan request in writing to: U.S. Army TACOM, ATTN: AMSTA-DSA-LV-P, Wardell Dyson, Warren, MI 48397-5000, or by email to: dysonw@cc.tacom.army.mil. Any questions may be directed to Mr. Dyson at: (810) 574-8359. The deadline for submission of requests is 30 Jan 99. It is anticipated that vehicles shall be available for loan by early to mid-Feb 99. Every attempt will be made to provide loans to all interested contractors. However, vehicle availability is limited and may prohibit TACOM from fulfilling all loan requests. In addition, TACOM reserves the right to refuse a request should it determine that the company requesting the loan is not a valid potential competitor for the SLEP PIC contract. All interested firms, regardless of size, are encouraged to respond to this announcement. This notice is for information and planning purposes only, does not constitute a request for proposals, and is not to be construed as a commitment by TACOM-Warren." Posted 12/24/98 (W-SN283415). (0358)

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