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

19 -- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/SOURCES SOUGHT FOR THEATER LOGISTICS VESSEL (TLV) DUE 063000 POC Ali Baziari: baziari@tacom.army.mil WEB: Link will provide TLV salient requirements, the TLV, http://www.tacom.army.mil/acqcen/majorsys/tlv/tlv.htm. E-MAIL: Click "EMAILADD" to contact the POC, System Acquisition, baziaria@tacom.army.mil. DESC: The U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM), Watercraft Systems Management Office (WSMO) is seeking information from interested sources toward a potential future procurement of a Theater Logistics Vessel (TLV). The TLV will be used for movement of rolling stock and containers. Lift-on/lift-off and roll-on/roll-off cargo operations are required. The TLV will be primarily used to support the offload of ships and for intra-theater movement of cargo. TLV must be able to self-deploy across the ocean loaded with material handling equipment (port opening package). It will use shallow ports and be able to unload and load at the beach. Additional details and the salient requirements of the TLV are available at the TLV web page listed below. The requirements are expressed in terms of threshold and objective. Threshold requirements are those that at a minimum, must be satisfied. Objective requirements are those which are desired, but exceed the required minimum or threshold. Information is desired on existing vessels that currently meet, or may be modified to meet, these requirements. However, we are also interested in designs and concepts, which could potentially meet these requirements. All information should be clearly labeled as to category i.e., currently existing or future plans. Technical data, specifications, drawings, illustrations, pictures, lists of major equipment/parts, equipment capability data, and price/cost data are desired in the response. Two sets of responses should be sent to the above address by 30 Jun 00. No phone inquiries will be accepted. Questions and inquiries may be sent to the Point of Contact for this effort: Mr. Ali Baziari e-mail address above. Comments/recommendations/questions on the TLV requirements are welcome. Proprietary information submitted will be protected when so designated. A response to this announcement is not a requirement for participation in any future procurement program should such a program develop, nor will data provided be used to qualify prospective offerors for any future solicitations. No reimbursement for any costs connected with providing TACOM this information will be made. This Sources Sought announcement is not to be construed as a commitment by TACOM to award a contract, nor is it a Request for Proposal. Posted 04/03/00 (W-SN440747). (0094)

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