Under Belly Interim-Solution (UBIS) Request For Information (RFI)
This Request for Information is seeking information from potential offerors to assess requirements for providing 300 metallic armor kits for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle system, with an option for 300 additional kits. Responses are due no later than March 8, 2021 and shall be submitted via email to Matthew Kainz of the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command. Offerors must demonstrate the ability to provide specification documentation and a purchasing or rental agreement for a 2,000-pound plate forming press, with the required material size of 140 inches long and 1.2 inches thick of MIL-DTL-12560 class 4A steel. The evaluation criteria will assess the offeror's ability to meet these technical requirements.
There is no set-aside designation specified. The contract would be awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis by the Department of the Army Materiel Command for the initial order of 300 Under Belly Interim Solution kits, with options for up to 300 additional kits to be exercised incrementally. Respondents are asked to provide input on the included Sections L and M, which outline proposal submission instructions and requirements, as well as the evaluation process and basis for contract award.
W56HZV-21-R-0093 Department of the Army Materiel Command TACOM Life Cycle Management Command
2/24/21, 3:13 PM Under Belly Interim Solution (UBIS) Solicitation Amendment 0001
This solicitation seeks the production of 300 Under Belly Interim Solution (UBIS) kits for the Product Director, Bradley Fighting Vehicle Systems at the Department of the Army Materiel Command TACOM Life Cycle Management Command. The contractor must submit ballistic and corrosion testing reports within 150 days of award and deliver 150 kits 365 days after award with the remaining 150 kits due 545 days after award. Data items such as quality manuals, welding procedures, and inspection reports are also required. The solicitation outlines extensive quality, security, and configuration management requirements including flow down of requirements to subcontractors, OPSEC training, and handling of covered defense information. The due date for proposals is June 14, 2021.
There is no set-aside designated for this procurement. The contractor must produce 300 UBIS kits for the Department of the Army Materiel Command TACOM Life Cycle Management Command in the United States with 150 kits due 365 days after award, 150 kits due 545 days after award, and ballistic and corrosion testing reports due 150 days after award. The solicitation amendment allows for incremental exercise of an option for additional UBIS kits and modifies the related contract clause to permit partial or full exercise of the option through written notice within 365 days of award.
W56HZV-21-R-0093-Under-Belly-Interim-Solution-Solicitation Department of the Army Materiel Command TACOM Life Cycle Management Command
4/30/21, 12:12 PM Under Belly Interim Solution (UBIS) Market Survey
This notice seeks proposals for an interim solution kit to upgrade the Bradley A4 Ground Systems Combat Vehicle. The Department of the Army Materiel Command TACOM Life Cycle Management Command intends to award a firm-fixed price contract for 300 base kits with an option for an additional 300 kits. Proposals are due by May 26, 2021 and must meet the criteria in the forthcoming solicitation scheduled for release on April 26, 2021. The solicitation number will be W56HZV-21-R-0093 and the government will consider all proposals received from responsible sources by the closing date that meet the requirements.
There is no set-aside designated for this procurement. The NAICS code is likely to be 336990 for other transportation equipment manufacturing. The PSC code will probably be 2510 for track and wheel assemblies and components. The contract will have a base quantity of 300 Under Belly Interim Solution kits, National Stock Number 2510-01-693-0221, with delivery of 150 kits due 365 days after award and the remaining 150 kits due 545 days post-award. The total potential value including options could reach $18 million depending on unit pricing for the 600 kits.
W56HZV-21-R-0093-synopsis Department of the Army Materiel Command TACOM Life Cycle Management Command
4/9/21, 1:56 PM Under Belly Interim Solution (UBIS)
The Department of the Army Materiel Command TACOM Life Cycle Management Command awarded a contract to Loc Performance Products, LLC on September 23, 2021 for the Under Belly Interim Solution (UBIS). The contract, numbered W56HZV21C0126, is valued at $17,141,289 and was awarded without a set-aside designation. The goods or services to be provided under this contract were not specified in the Award Notice.
W56HZV21C0126 Department of the Army Materiel Command TACOM Life Cycle Management Command
9/23/21, 11:34 PM Under Belly Interim Solution (UBIS) Market Survey
This market survey issued by the U.S. Army Materiel Command TACOM Life Cycle Management Command seeks information from manufacturers regarding their capability to manufacture, assemble, and package components and kits for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle System Under-Belly Interim Solution (UBIS). Responses detailing experience with military vehicle kit upgrades, structural components, build to print drawings, production capacity, quality certifications, kit manufacturing experience, facility storage capacity, material coordination processes, and international shipping experience are requested by October 5, 2020 and shall be submitted to Matthew Kainz. The purpose is to identify potential industry partners to support warfighters by managing vehicle space optimally.
No set-aside designation was used for this opportunity. The market survey questionnaire does not specify NAICS or PSC codes but seeks capabilities related to manufacturing military vehicle parts, assemblies and kits. Response details such as production capacity, storage facilities and shipping experience indicate the scope and scale of potential awards but no value or quantity details were provided. The goal is to qualify suppliers that can support upgrades for active combat vehicles on an interim basis until a long term solution is designed.
PANWRN-20-P-0000001135 Department of the Army Materiel Command TACOM Life Cycle Management Command
9/3/20, 12:47 PM