M88 STS SSTS Sources Sought
ID: M88_STS_SSTS_Sources_Sought_2024Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW4GG HQ US ARMY TACOMDETROIT ARSENAL, MI, 48397-5000, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/15abc1487ab143939f8778f351b314e7/view
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    The US Army is seeking industry feedback to determine capabilities for providing comprehensive technical support and sustainment system services for its M88 Family of Vehicles (FOV) domestic and Foreign Military Sales customers. The request for information (RFI) aims to assess potential suppliers' expertise in multiple domains, including logistics, engineering, and program management, as it plans for technical support requirements from 2025 to 2029. Companies are invited to respond by September 2024, outlining their capabilities in areas like depot maintenance, manual development, and quality assurance. This market research step is crucial in developing an effective acquisition strategy, and interested parties are encouraged to engage.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Michael Shumar
    michael.w.shumar.civ@army.mil
    Katherine M. Berels
    katherine.m.berels.civ@army.mil
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    M88 STS SSTS Sources Sought.pdf
    The government seeks industry feedback to assess capabilities for providing technical support and sustainment systems services for the M88 Family of Vehicles (FOV) for the US Army and Foreign Military Sales customers. This request for information (RFI) is a preliminary step to understand industry capacity and develop an acquisition strategy. Companies are invited to share their expertise and experiences in multiple domains. Logistics Support, Engineering Support, Configuration Management, Product Assurance and Testing, and Program Management are key areas outlined, with detailed questions on each. Responses are requested by September 2024, emphasizing the US government's interest in planning for these requirements from 2025 onwards. Industry participants are encouraged to showcase their abilities in areas like depot maintenance, technical manual development, engineering processes, and quality assurance, among others. This RFI is a preliminary market research step, and no contracts are yet available.
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