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

23 -- MARKET SURVEY USMC'S PLANNED SERVICE LIFE EXTENSION PROGRAM (SLEP) OF ITS FLEET OF LIGHT ARMORED VEHICLES POC Thomas Miller (810) 574-8361 WEB: Click here for more information concerning this Market, http://www.tacom.army.mil/acqcen/ssn/sources.htm. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the POC, millerth@cc.tacom.army.mil. Reference Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) Market Survey #98008, due 30 days from the date of this ad. This is NOT an Invitation for Bid (IFB) or a Request for Proposal (RFP). Under PL 98-369 (CICA), this sources sought market survey is seeking to identify potential suppliers for the USMC's planned Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) of its fleet of Light Armored Vehicles (LAVs). The objective of this program is to install various improvements and upgrades in the 745 unit LAV fleet required to extend the service life of the vehicles to 2015, to increase, readiness, and to reduce maintenance and life cycle cost. Improvements/upgrades are under consideration to resolve the following problems with the USMC LAVs: (1) Improved LAV Alternator Bracket and Alternator Tensioning; (2) Improved LAV Torsion Bars; (3) Improved LAV Shocks Absorbers; (4) LAV Driver's Hatch Seal; (5) LAV Hatch Mechanism Upgrade; (6) LAV Hatch Upgrade; (7) Powerjack Quick Disconnects; (8) Low Voltage Headlights and Tailgates; (9) Muffler Signature Reduction; (10) Pneumatic System Driver; (11) Powerjack Maintainability Enhancements; (12) Steering Bearing Shaft Upgrade; (13) Swim Aids; (14) Improved Wheel and Tire Assembly; (15) Improved Thermal Sight (HIRE) Cable; (16) Alternator Test Kit; (17) Cable and Wiring Harness Test Kit; (18) Gyro Test Kit; (19) Gyro Upgrade; (20) Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs); (21) Sight Purging Kit (Thermal Sight); (22) Thermal Sight Synchronization Kit; (23) Turret Traverse Drive Backlash Test Kit; (24) Battery Box Upgrade; (25) Fuel Filler Neck; (26) Transfer Case with Neutral Position; (27) Cooling System Retrofit; (28) LAV Hatch Switches; (29) Laser Range Finder; (30) Gun Control Unit Retrofit Kit; (31) Traverse Drive Upgrade Kit; (32) Sight Kit; (33) LAV-25 Turret Night Elbow Kit (for M36 sight); (34) LAV-25 Turret Manual Drive Slip Ring Upgrade; (35) Improved Thermal Sight; (36) Thermal Sight Linkage Upgrade; (37) LAV-25 Electric Turret Drive: (38) Electric Fan and Electric Winch. An source capable of providing solutions to any or all of the above listed problems are requested to respond. Responses should provide detailed information about the proposed solution, including a detailed technical description, NSNs/PNs, estimated cost, etc. The response should also identify any previous contract(s) (contract number, dollar amount, Government POCs, program description, etc) completed by the respondee. Offerors should note that the vehicle Technical Data Package (TDP for the LAV is proprietary to the manufacturer, so only limited, non-proprietary data can be furnished. All interested firms, regardless of size are encouraged to respond to this announcement. However, companies must indicate business size with their written response to this synopsis. Responses should be as short and concise as possible, and should be sent via e-mail to: millerth@cc.tacom.army.mil, or via regular mail to: USA TACOM, ATTN: Mr. Thomas Miller, AMSTA-DSA-LV-P, Warren, Michigan 48397-5000. This market survey isfor information and planning purposes only, does not constitute a request for proposals, and is not to be construed as a commitment by TACOM-Warren. For more information concerning this market survey and the issues mentioned above, visit our website at: http://www.tacom.army.mil/acqcen/ssn/sources.htm. Posted 09/18/98 (W-SN251671). (0261)

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