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

A -- CAPABILITY TO EQUIP A NEW BRIGADE ORGANIZATION SOL DAAE07-00-R-M032 DUE 050100 POC Micheal McHugh, (810) 574-5899 WEB: Click here to access the BCT Web Site, http://www.tacom.army.mil/acqcen/majorsys/brigade/brigade.htm. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contract Specialist, mchughm@tacom.army.mil. This notice is for the purpose of announcing the issuance of a Formal Request For Proposals (FRFP). The U.S. Army Tank-automotive & Armaments Command is soliciting offers for a Family of Interim Armored Vehicles (IAVs) to equip a Brigade Combat Team (BCT) together with engineering, training, and integrated logistics support. The objective of this solicitation is to obtain, through execution of source selection trade-off procedures, the best value solution for development, production, fielding, and support of a full spectrum force of safe, reliable, supportable and effective systems organized in accordance with the Brigade Combat Team Organizational and Operational Concept (O&O) and the Operational Requirements Document (ORD). These systems must be air transportable by C-130 tactical lift airlift and capable of deployment and sustainment anywhere on the globe in a combat ready configuration. The basic requirement for the BCT acquisition centers on the capability for five (5) brigades. The Initial Operational Capability (IOC) objective for the 1st Brigade is 31 DEC 01. The capability for additional brigades, if purchased under the final contractual arrangement, will be required at a rate of one (1) brigade every six months. The estimated number of vehicles per brigade is 349, with additional quantities of vehicles required for test, training, and operational requirements float. The Government plans to award the production quantities under a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Requirements contract, which allows ordering periods up to 10 years. Development efforts, as necessary, will be awarded on a cost reimburseable plus fee basis. Options will be included for Contractor Logistics Support and plans for Pre-Planned Product Improvement/ Technical Insertion and Training Devices. A previous synopsis was issued for a draft RFP on 16 Dec 1999 for this action. The formal RFP is expected to be released on 01 MAR 2000 with a closing date of 01 MAY 00. Contract award is anticipated for 30 JUN 00. FOB IS ORIGIN. THE GOVERNMENT INTENDS TO MAKE ONLY ONE (1) AWARD AS A RESULT OF THIS SOLICITATION. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO NOT MAKE AN AWARD OF ANY ITEM OR VEHICLE VARIANT/CONFIGURATION UNDER THIS SOLICITATION. NOTICE REGARDING BID SAMPLES: OFFERORS ARE REQUIRED UNDER THIS SOLICITATION TO SUBMIT A SAMPLE OF THEIR BASELINE VEHICLE FOR EVALUATION. FAILURE TO PROVIDE A BID SAMPLE WILL RESULT IN REJECTION OF THE OFFEROR'S PROPOSAL. This formal RFP will be issued electronically, therefore, no hardcopies will be provided. Upon release, the RFP will be available for downloading on or after the issue date by accessing the following address, via the internet, on the US Army TACOM/Warren web-site: http://www.tacom.army.mil/acqcen/majorsys/brigade/brigade.htm Parties interested in being included on the Bidder's Mailing List (BML) for this action must register at the following web site (note: the BML will also be available for viewing at this web site): http://www.tacom.army.mil/acqcen/majorsys/brigade/brigade.htm Posted 02/10/00 (W-SN424341). (0041)

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