47QFSA23S0025_RFI_M-CST_2023-12-13.docx

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

Federal Acquisition Service Assisted Acquisition Services APEX 2, Sector 1

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION /

MARKET RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE

for Tube-launched Optically-tracked Wire-guided (TOW) Improved Target Acquisition System (ITAS) Mobile – Collective Skills Trainer (M-CST)

The General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Acquisition Services (FAS), Assisted Acquisition Services Division (AASD) APEX 2, Sector 1, is seeking experienced vendors/contractor sources for a requirement from the U.S. Army Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions (TAGM) Project Office, Redstone Arsenal AL. This requirement is to procure services in support of the Tube Launched, Optically-tracked, Wire-guided (TOW) Improved Target Acquisition Systems (ITAS) Mobile Collective Skills Trainer (M-CST). The overall mission objective is to provide transportation, maintenance, setup-take down of the trailer as required to meet the needs of the TAGM Program.

The ITAS MY-CAT is a custom-built, mobile training facility optimized for rapid deployment and sustained use by multiple Army and National Guard units. The CST appears and performs much like a 53’ over-the-road common carrier trailer and conforms to the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations of size and weight while in transit. Once at a deployment location, the vehicle utilizes computer controlled hydraulics to level the chassis and expand its footprint. On-board power generation, a high capacity fuel system, climate controls and high speed IT infrastructure yields the ability to offer continual training at diverse sites and under extreme environmental conditions. The TOW ITAS CST sanctions ITAS crews to perform collective operational training. This requirement is to provide transportation, maintenance, and set up/teardown of the M-CST trailer as required by the Government.

The contractor shall provide all necessary services to transport the M-CST to the desired locations identified by the Government. There are generally up to 12 deployments / trips per year. The contractor shall transport the M-CST from a government designated location to specified locations and place it into a ready to use configuration. Once the M-CST arrives the contractor shall perform all functions necessary to have the trailer fully operational to include extract and level pods, fuel the generator, maintain the generator, and mount all monitors and other items that were stored during transport. Upon completion of the training event at each designated location, the contractor shall prepare the M-CST, returning it to a ready to travel configuration, for transportation to the next designated location. The contractor shall provide training support materials that will be issued to students at the end of each event. The contractor shall also provide all maintenance required to keep the trailer fully operational for each trip.

See DRAFT Performance Work Statement attached.

This RFI will be posted to www.Sam.gov

Please be advised that your participation in this survey is not required to ensure participation in future solicitations and contract awards. Participation in this survey is voluntary and the Government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey. There is no commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation as a result of this RFI. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Respondents will not be notified of the result of the review.

Part I. Business Information

Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

· Company/Institute Name:

· Address:

· Point of Contact:

· CAGE Code:

· Phone Number:

· E-mail Address:

· Web Page URL:

· North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 484230 – Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance

· Are you able to provide a rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimate for the M-CST effort?

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

Please review the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) and provide responses to the following questions:

1. Describe briefly the capabilities of your company, its facilities, and the nature of the equipment, components, and services your company provides as it relates to the draft PWS. Are there any commercial business practices that are unique to your industry? If so, please describe.

2. Does your company commercially provide services that will meet the draft PWS objectives as stated? Are there specific issues within the requirement that would preclude your company from providing services that would satisfy our requirement?

3. What is the level or extent of insurance coverage provided by your company for services required within the draft PWS? What level of professional, technical, and maintenance support do you provide for similar efforts as the M-CST requirement?

4. Explain the logistics services offered by your company for the M-CST requirement. Please be specific.

PLEASE NOTE: INFORMATION OBTAINED IN RESPONSE TO THIS RFI WILL BE USED TO ASSIST THE GOVERNMENT IN DEFINING ITS REQUIREMENT AND DEVELOPING A REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENTS.

Email responses only (no hard copy or facsimiles), must be received no later than close of business, 20 December 2023, 1500 EST. Please email your responses to Samantha.Bouffard@gsa.gov and Brian.K.Brown@gsa.gov image1.png