K -- MODIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT

Notice Date

October 12, 2000

Contracting Office

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

ZIP Code

48397-5000

Solicitation Number

DAAE07-00-R-N145

Response Due

November 20, 2000

Point of Contact

James M. Marr, Contract Specialist, (810)574-7016

E-Mail Address

click here to contact the contract specialist via (marrj@tacom.army.mil)

Description

This solicitation is restricted to 8(a) contractors. The 8(a) contractor will be responsible to furnish supplies and services to accomplish field logistic support for all Abrams Tank customers at both CONUS and OCONUS locations. Contractor support will include: logistic support for material fielding which encompasses maintenance, repair and modification services, Contractor Field Services Representatives (CFSR) and computer software and analysis support to assist in all phases of logistic support. Contractor personnel will be provided on a directed manning basis. For purposes of this IDIQ, Abrams Tank Customer means a customer of those assets and resources that support or complement the Abrams Tank and any vehicle that is considered a partner in Production, such as the Heavy Assault Bridge or an Abrams derivative vehicle. This effort shall also include the Abrams predecessor which encompasses all M60 family of vehicles and its derivative (e.g. M48/M60 AVLB, M728 Combat Engineering Vehicle (CEV)) which are managed by the PM Center. This requirement is restricted to 8(a) contractors. During the course of this IDIQ, the possibility exists that Delivery Orders will be placed where performance in Germany and/or Korea will be required. Stringent policy changes pertaining to non-national workers in these countries have been implemented. Fearing loss of jobs and work opportunities to non-nationals, these countries have made the process of allowing non-national workers (Technical Experts) entry into their workforce. Therefore, it will be necessary for the successful bidder under this solicitation to provide evidence of a corporate presence in both Germany and Korea, or have the capability to hire qualified nationals to perform under a Delivery Order. This requirement is necessary as the approval process for non-nationals is lengthy, and would result in unacceptable delays on a specific delivery order. Informaion regarding Technical Experts entry into the foreign work force can be found at http://www.chrma.hqusareur.army.mil/

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20001016/KSOL001.HTM (W-286 SN5041U2)