M2A2 Bradley Refurbishment - Request for Information
ID: RFI24_041Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW4GG HQ US ARMY TACOMDETROIT ARSENAL, MI, 48397-5000, USA
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking information from industry stakeholders regarding the refurbishment of M2A2 Operation Desert Storm (ODS) Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles to meet 10/20 standards. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to assess market capabilities for providing the necessary facilities, tools, parts, and labor for the refurbishment process, which is crucial for maintaining operational readiness and supporting foreign military sales. Interested companies are invited to submit their capabilities, past experience, and facility specifications by September 27, 2024, while ensuring the protection of proprietary information. For further inquiries, potential respondents can contact Kim Wagner at kimberlea.e.wagner.civ@army.mil or Keri L. Skrobot at keri.l.skrobot.civ@army.mil.

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    The United States Army is requesting information through a Request for Information (RFI) focused on the refurbishment of M2A2 Operation Desert Storm (ODS) Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles to meet 10/20 standards. This voluntary initiative aims to gather insights on market capabilities for the necessary facilities, tools, parts, and labor for the project. Responses will assist in developing a potential future acquisition strategy for foreign military sales. The contractor would be responsible for providing the required refurbishment, which includes the refurbishment of vehicles, Technical Manuals, and various components, while the Army will supply refurbished Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) as government-furnished property. The RFI requires interested companies to disclose their capabilities, past experience, facility specifications, and potential subcontracting arrangements, with a response deadline set for September 27, 2024. Proposals must ensure protecting proprietary information and follow specific submission instructions. This RFI provides a significant opportunity for industry stakeholders to influence acquisition strategies, ensuring that refurbished vehicles meet rigorous operational standards before being transferred to allied nations, underscoring the Army's commitment to maintaining defense partnerships.
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