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

J -- REPAIR TO ORIGINAL OPERATING CONDITION 1 MTS TRACK PAD WEAR SIMULATOR SOL DAAE07-99-T003 DUE 092099 POC Aileen Germaine (810)574-7176 WEB: click here to view more of TACOM's acquisitions and, http://www.tacom.army.mil/acqcen/opportunity.htm. E-MAIL: click here to contact the buyer, germaina@tacom.army.mil. This requirement is to provide the necessary equipment and services to repair the MTS Track Pad Wear Simulator and return it to original operating condition including the original calculations. The requirement includes providing a direct digital control system and the necessary technical assistance to set up the system and profiles for the desired test sequence and machine operations. Machine operations must include the simulation of a track shoe coming into contact with the ground at an angle, leveling out, multiple roadwheels moving across the top of the track, and exiting the ground at an angle. In addition, the machine must remain capable of pulling the track shoe across the road surface as the roadwheels are traveling across the top. TACOM intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with MTS Systems Corporation, 14000 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344-2290 for this effort. MTS is the OEM for this equipment and retains the code and operating parameters necessary for machine test execution. FOB destination delivery terms apply. All work must be completed within 8 months after award of contract. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers: 1) technical capability to meet the Government's requirement; 2) price and 3) past performance. Technical capability is equal to price and significantly more important than past performance. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items is prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The combined Synopsis/Request for Quotation (RFQ) number in DAAE07-99-T003. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46 dated 17 Mar 97. The associated standard industrial classification code is 3823 with a size standard of 500 employees. Provisions at FAR 52-212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, apply to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52-212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. This acquisition is rated D04. See numbered Note 22. Offers are due no later than 12:00 noon, 20 Sept. 1999. Offers should be e-mailed to germaina@tacom.army.mil or faxed to (810)57407753, attn: A. Germaine. Requests for information concerning this solicitation should be made to Aileen Germaine, (810) 574-7176. To view more of TACOM's acquisitions and awards, visit web site http://www.tacom.army.mil/acqcen/opportunity.htm Posted 09/08/99 (W-SN377241). (0251)

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