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

26 -- TIRE MAINTENANCE TRAINING PROGRAM POC For a Solicitation copy or for information on this procurement, call B. Mccutcheon (810) 574-7974/M. Swift (810) 574-6510 The purpose of this Market survey is to seek interested in responding to a future Solicitation for tire mainten ance training. TACOM is seeking . All responsible sources to present this training beginning in Oct 96 on Military installations, to US Military and DOD civilian person Nel in Europe and the United States. Frequency and inte rval of training will be NO less than one (1) and NO Mo re than five (5) classes per year for a period of two (2) years. Together with the service, you will provide necessary classroom materials, however, certain Military related materials, E.G., some tire samples, Military manuals and videotapes will be provided as needed by TACOM. TACOM will also coordinate with the applicable milit Ary installations to provide the contractor use of necessary equipment and facilities for the training (I.E. Video players, televisions and Military tire service too LS and equipment). In general, the course shall provide tire maintenance training for all levels of maintenance, to include but not limited to: Operator, mechanic, inspectors and maintenance management Personnel. The cour SE goals are: To improve mmilitary readiness, enhance safety, reduce operating and maintenance costs and incre Ase reutilization of properly retreaded and repaired tires. Class size is estimated to be at least 10 students and NO more than 20 students. Topics to be covered willinclude: Tire construction, tire nomenclature and markings, differences between radial and Bias ply tires, FAC tor affecting tire life, tire damage analysis, tire puncture repairs,(I.E. Plugging and patching), tire inspec tion and classification, servicing of multi-piece and single piece rim wheels (in accordance with the lastest amendments to OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.77), safe tire inflation practices and proper tire matching. We plan to issue a Solicitation after serious offerors have expressed an interest. Closing date for expressing interest in receiving a Solicitation is fifteen (15) calendar DA ys from the publication of this notice. Tire maintenance training program points of contact are: Mr. Brian mccutcheon (810) 574-7974, Mr. Mark swift (810) 574-6510, or Mr. Dan cottone (810) 574-8379, FAX (810) 574-63. See NOTE: N/a. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will considered.(0130)

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