Abrams ILS Fielding Support Services Questions and Answers.pdf
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This document is a set of Questions and Answers related to the draft Statement of Work (SOW) for the Abrams ILS Fielding Support Services contract opportunity.
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- The U.S. Government is seeking industry feedback on the draft SOW and minimum standards for a new 5-year contract to provide Field Service Representatives, vehicle maintenance, modification work orders, fielding/de-processing, new equipment training, and sustainment program management support for the Abrams Family of Vehicles, Joint Assault Bridge, and Assault Breacher Vehicle including for Foreign Military Sales countries. Potential OCONUS locations include USEUCOM, USAFRICOM, USCENTCOM, USINDOPACOM, USNORTHCOM, and USSOUTHCOM.
- The questions cover details on required software expertise, certification tests for field service representatives, whether this is a recompete, and definitions of locations. Responses provide clarification on these topics.
- This is a request for information only and not a solicitation for proposals. Responses will not be reimbursed and do not confer any competitive advantage.
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28 August 2024
The Government received the following questions based on the RFI-DRAFT SOW and Minimum Standards. Please see below for the questions and responses:
1. For the Software position in H.3.1.5, what specific software systems or programming languages should candidates have experience with? Are there any required certifications?
Suggest personnel be CompTIA A+ certified. This certification is an entry level qualification into the IT world. Candidates, at a minimum, will be knowledgeable on mobile devices, networking, hardware components, troubleshooting, operating systems and security, just to name a few. Experience with:
• Pushing software via MSD/computer to update firmware.
• Setup/ Disconnect of Maintenance Support Device (MSD) Software Loader/Verifier (SLV) or xSLV
• Verify Vehicle Software Using Maintenance Support Device (MSD) Software Loader/Verifier (SLV) or xSLV.
• Manually Data Load/Verify CROWS LP Software using Maintenance Support Device (MSD).
• Updating/duplicating/reinstalling the Removable Memory Cartridge (RMC) with software version and duplicating (Removable Memory Cartridge (RMC)
• Downloading software via eSLV and xSLV to tank
• Transitioning tank to download mode
2. Section C.7.1 mentions developing an FSR certification test. Can more details be provided on the specific content areas this test should cover?
The test would include questions on electronics, hydraulics, power management and the fire control systems on the tank. Having knowledge on how to repair cables and what cables should not be repaired. A working knowledge of the power pack and transmission along with the main cannon and gun mount, suspension system and fuel system on the tank. These are just a few of the items the test would cover
3. Is this a recompete of previous contracts or a new requirement?
This is a new compete of a contract.
4. If this is a recompete effort, who is the incumbent? What is the current contract award number and amount?
This is a first-time competitive action of an ongoing effort. The ongoing effort is being completed as part of the Abrams Systems Technical Support (STS) contract W56HZV-22-C- 0012, whom the incumbent is General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS). The portion of this contract which accounts for this effort is approximately $300M.
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
UNITED STATES ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND-
DETROIT ARSENAL
6501 EAST 11 MILE ROAD
DETROIT ARSENAL, MICHIGAN 48397-5000
5. For 1.2 in the Description, can you define in more detail locations within USEUCOM, USAFRICOM, USCENTCOM, USINDOPACOM, USNORTHCOM, USSOUTHCOM.
Korea, Kuwait, Australia, Taiwan, Belgium, Norway, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Hungary, Czech Republic, Greece, Poland, Bulgaria, Netherlands, Romania, Croatia, Finland, Albania, Denmark, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom and Germany.
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