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23 -- DRAFT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR THE USMC LIGHT ARMORED VEHICLE SERVICE LIFE EXTENSION PROGRAM (LAV SLEP) SOL DAAE07-99-R-M032 POC Pam Grozdon (810) 574-5844 WEB: Click here to view the LAV-SLEP homepage, http://www.tacom.army.mil/acqcen/majorsys/lavslep/lavslep.htm. Reference Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) Sources Sought Market Survey #'s 98007, 98008, dated 20 Aug 98. TACOM is issuing a DRAFT Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 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 over a 4 year period from 2002-2005. Program objectives are to: improve survivability, lethality, and structural integrity of the LAV fleet; improve fleet readiness; and reduce fleet Operation & Support (O&S) costs. The draft RFP will be released immediately. You are encouraged to monitor the LAV-SLEP homepage: http://www.tacom.army.mil/acqcen/majorsys/lavslep/lavslep.htm and obtain a copy of the draft RFP, draft Purchase Description, and attachments. Other significant information is posted on the LAV SLEP page. All responsible sources are invited to provide comment on the draft RFP and PD to Ms. Pam Grozdon by 20 April 99. Further information will be at a Bidder's Conference scheduled for 4 May 99 at the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Albany, Ga. Check the LAVSLEP homepage for additional information. Posted 03/29/99 (W-SN313763). (0088)

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