III CORPS AND FORT HOOD CONTRACTING COMMAND, BUILDING 1001 761ST TANK BATTALION AVE, FORT HOOD, TX, 76544-5025

69 -- TRAINING AIDS AND DEVICES SOL DAKF48-99-Q-0408 DUE 092799 POC Contract Specialist, Edna M. Smith, 254-287-3808 WEB: Edna Smith, cbdnet.access.gpo.gov. E-MAIL: Edna Smith, smithe2@hood-emh3.army.mil. Purchase 1 each Moving Armor Target (MAT) for Fort Hood, Texas. The MAT is designed for a 25 year operational life. It runs on a standard AMTC track and can lift a 300-lb flank target in less than 10 seconds. The MAT has a maximum speed of 30KPH and the speed can be changed while moving. Evasive maneuvers can be simulated with a single command. A 30 HP; engine that can use either diesel or JP8 fuel powers the MAT. The fuel tank has an 11 gal capacity, which minimizes the need for refueling. The MAT has front wheel drive and has disc brakes on the rear wheels. The MAT has a low profile and the maximum height of the vehicle is 4". The MAT is designed for ease of maintenance and has built in diagnostics to aid in troubleshooting. There are gauges to visually display RPM, oil pressure, and temperature, and these parameters are also monitored by the vehicle electronics. The MAT can also be changed to operate at speeds higher than 30KPH. The lifter utilizes a heavy duty, commercially available, 12000 pounds winch and chain drive. The target can be raised or lowered while the MAT is stationary or moving. The target goes down automatically when the MAT reaches the destination limit. The SIC code is 3728 and the small business size standard is 1000 employees. This acquisition will be conducted as a simplified acquisition for a commercial item. In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b), this acquisition will be solicited from a single source, Lockheed Martin. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit quotes. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all quotes received within eight days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. The tentative issue date is 23 September 1999 with a tentative closing date of 27 September 1999. Request for this solicitation will be accepted by facsimile at (254) 287-5354 or e-mail at smithe2@hood-emh3.army.mil.&;gt;*** Posted 09/20/99 (A-SN382332). (0263)

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