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

23 -- MEDIUM TACTICAL TRUCK REMANUFACTURE PROGRAM PHASE II CONSISTING OF USMC MEDIUM TACTICAL VEHICLE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM AND US ARMY 5 TON TRUCK REMANUFACTURE PROGRAM SOL DAAE07-98-R-M003 POC Micheal McHugh (810) 574-7142 or Sharon Thomas (810) 574-7004 Under Full and Open Competition, two (2) Phase I MTTR contracts were awarded in NOV 96, one (1) contract to AM General Corp. and one (1) contract to Oshkosh Truck Corp. In Phase I, each contractor fabricated five (5) USMC vehicles and five (5) US Army vehicles which are being tested by the Government. Consistant with the acquisition strategy identifed during the Phase I competition and in accordance with the approved J&A for limitation of competition in Phase II to the successful Phase I contractors, the Government intends to award a single contract for Phase II with competition restricted to the two Phase I contractors. The Phase II contractor shall be responsible for production of approximately 5,700 each (with option for 2,300 each) USMC (including possible Navy) configured vehicles and approximately 1,200 each (with option for 1,800 each) US Army configured vehicles. In addition to the Phase II production requirements, the RFP will request a contractor logistics support (including spare parts support) plan for the USMC MTVR. The purpose of this notice is to publicize the following: A. A draft request for proposal (DRFP) will be released for comment on approximately 20 APR 98 with an estimated closing date of 20 MAY 98. B. The formal request for proposal (RFP) will be released on approximately 19 JUN 98 with a closing date of 5 AUG 98. Note: This notice should be considered the synopsis for both the DRFP and the RFP. Suggest that small business firms and/or vendors interested in subcontracting opportunities contact the two Phase I contractors directly, AM General (South Bend, IN) and Oshkosh Truck (Oshkosh, WI). For information on this procurement, call Micheal McHugh (810) 574-7142. Notwithstanding the language of Note 22, the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only the two (2) above identified Phase I contractors. Note: 22. (0091)

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