RFI Bradley MLRS Field Support Bridge.docx

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

PRODUCT MANAGER BRADLEY

and MLRS FAMILY OF VEHICLES FIELD SUPPORT

1. DESCRIPTION OF INTENT

This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued solely for information and planning purposes. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP) or an announcement of a forthcoming solicitation.

Responses are voluntary with no reimbursement for any costs associated for providing information to this RFI or any follow-on information requests. The United States Government (USG) is not bound to this information if any solicitation is issued.

This is an important opportunity for respondents to influence the application of requirements supporting the acquisition strategy for this program. There is no formal solicitation available at this time and this RFI does NOT obligate the USG to issue a solicitation.

Data submitted in response to this will not be returned. Each provider is responsible for properly marking any information considered PROPRIETARY or otherwise restricted.

2. PROPRIETARY INFORMATION

The USG acknowledges its obligations under 18 United States Code (U.S.C.) §1905 to protect information qualifying as “confidential” under this statute. Pursuant to this statute, the USG is willing to accept any PROPRIETARY (e.g. trade secret) restrictions placed on qualifying data forwarded in response to the questionnaire and to protect the data from unauthorized disclosure subject to the following:

· Qualifying data must be clearly marked “PROPRIETARY” and accompanied by an explanatory text, so the USG is clearly notified as to exactly what data so qualifies.

· Mark only data that is truly confidential.

· Do not mark data that is already in the public domain or is already in possession of the USG or third parties on an unclassified basis.

· Proprietary data transmitted electronically must have the “PROPRIETARY” legend on both the cover of the transmittal e-mail as well as at the beginning of the file. Proprietary information contained within the correspondence shall use the legends: "PROPRIETARY PORTION BEGINS" and "PROPRIETARY PORTION ENDS."

3. DISCLAIMER

The USG is not obligated to protect unmarked data, data in possessions of third parties, or data which is subsequently placed in the public domain by the contractor or by third parties through no fault of the USG. Should the USG need to reproduce the protected data for distribution purposes between USG offices, all such data will be reproduced with restrictive legends in place utilizing Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 5200.48 Controlled Unclassified Information.

4. OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this RFI is to assess industry capability to provide Field Support to Project Management Mounted Armored Vehicle (PM MAV), Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV) Family of Vehicles (FoV) and the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) FOV and all derivatives thereof.

Assumptions

The USG will not furnish a complete Technical Data Package (TDP) for Bradley FoV. Respondents are expected to advise the USG what information is needed and provide technical reference data to accomplish each task.

TYPE OF SERVICES:

· Equipment training: New Equipment Training (NET) or Displaced Equipment Training (DET). The contractor shall furnish instructor personnel to conduct NET or DET to meet Contiguous United States (CONUS) requirements. The contractor shall recruit, hire, and process all instructors of the NET team. Certification of instructors will be required. Final certification of individuals may be done by a board consisting of the USG NET manager and the contractor NET site manager.

The contractor shall utilize existing materials, develop and document revised training and training materials, or create new training materials to conduct Operator New Equipment Training and Field Level Maintenance New Equipment Training. The training site manager shall conduct a risk analysis to identify risk, the levels of risk severity, and risk mitigation measures before each training event. Much training is hands on and will include Training, Aids, Devices, Simulators, and Simulations. Electronic and paper- training support packages will be required for training and for the units as a stay behind the training packet. The contractor shall provide copies of, but not limited to, instructional materials, written test(s), score sheets, practical exercise evaluation checklist(s), critique sheets, prior to the start of training.

· Deprocessing: Deprocessing is defined as the checkout of the vehicle at the deprocessing or handoff site(s) upon arrival from the production facilities. The contractor shall operate a deprocessing / prepare for issue (PFI) team at each fielding, post, installation site, or central staging site designated to support a PM fielding. The contractor shall ensure that the vehicle is ready to operate and adjust, repair, clean, install, or replace any faulty or missing items discovered during the inspection of vehicles. Additionally, the contractor shall conduct a joint inventory with the gaining unit. Deprocessing actions include, but aren’t limited to:

· Loading and unloading vehicles onto trucks, rail transport, and seaport operations.

· Unpackaging vehicles, filling vehicles with oil and fuel, and charging vehicle batteries.

· Removing all preservative coatings, grease, tape, and packing materials from the vehicles.

· Inspecting vehicles for any damage from shipment.

· Vehicle repair parts management/parts support analysis/parts usage data management system.

· Checkouts shall be performed in accordance with the contractor’s procedures and Army Technical Manuals listed below. Additionally, checkouts shall include the following but not limited to: review of vehicle operations, oil analysis, road testing, replacement or repair of failed or discrepant components and correction of vehicle faults prior to unit issue. Functionality of all vehicle hulls, turrets, and power train systems shall be verified and recorded through a formal inspection and testing process to include engine, transmission, brakes, 25mm 7.62 coax weapons systems, smoke grenade launchers, TOW missile system, optics (Improved Bradley Acquisition Subsystem (IBAS) and Commanders Independent Viewer( CIV)), internal digital intercom systems, communications systems, automatic fire suppression system, vehicle driver, gunner and commander’s compartments, and turret drives. External vehicle inspections to identify any missing or broke chassis items such as levers, armor, or track.

Bradley Fighting Vehicle Technical Manuals:

M2A4 Technical Manuals

· TM 9-2350-441-10-1 Operating Manual for Fighting Vehicle, Infantry

· TM 9-2350-441-10-2

· TM 9-2350-440-23&P Field Maintenance Manual for M2A4 and M7A4 BFIST

M7A4 BFIST Technical Manuals

· TM 9-2350-442-10-1 Operating Manual for Bradley Fire Support M7A4 BFIST

· TM 9-2350-442-10-2

· TM 9-2350-440-23&P Field Maintenance Manual for M2A4 and M7A4 BFIST M2A3 Technical Manuals

· TM 9-2350-438-10 OPERATOR MANUAL FOR FIGHTING VEHICLE, INFANTRY M2A3 (NSN 2350-01-436-0005)

· TM 9-2350-438-23&P (VOLUME 1-9) FIELD MAINTENANCE MANUAL INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST FOR FIGHTING VEHICLE, INFANTRY M2A3 (NSN 2350-01-436-0005)

M3A3 BFIST W/FS3 Technical Manuals

· TM 9-2350-439-10 OPERATOR MANUAL FOR FIGHTING VEHICLE A3 BFIST W/FS3 (NSN 2350-01-563-9444) BRADLEY FIRE SUPPORT VEHICLE

· TM 9-2350-439-23&P (VOLUME 1-11) FIELD MAINTENANCE MANUAL INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST FOR FIGHTING VEHICLE A3 BFIST W/FS3 (NSN 2350-01-563-9444) BRADLEY FIRE SUPPORT VEHICLE

· CONUS FSRs: FSRs shall be responsible for maintenance, operations, troubleshooting, data collection, fielding, de-processing, storage, and shipping of combat vehicle systems. FSRs shall be experienced in performing and supervising military automotive maintenance; proficient at reading and understanding complex system-of-systems, both electrical, mechanical, and troubleshooting; proficient at reading hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical schematics; and proficient at providing instruction to maintainers and operators. FSRs are responsible for providing technical advice and assistance to vehicle users and maintainers. Additionally, FSRs shall perform hands-on maintenance for the purpose of providing instruction and advice to Soldier and civilian maintainers. In providing this support, FSRs shall reference Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals, utilize unit provided Bradley Operator Tablets, original equipment manufacturer procedures, and best commercial practices.

· Repair: Repair shall include the specified maintenance required to correct materiel damage or failure, as required to restore the basic end item, assembly, or subassembly to the normal materiel condition and to 10/20 status. Repair activities are performed below depot-level (that is, direct support and/or general support).

· Vehicle Maintenance: Heavy equipment mechanics are responsible for analyzing malfunctions and repairs, rebuilding and maintaining power equipment, operating and inspecting machines or equipment to diagnose defects, dismantling and reassembling equipment, using hoists and hand tools, examining parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges, possibly replacing defective engines and subassemblies, such as transmissions, and testing overhauled equipment to insure operating efficiency. The mechanic may direct workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment.

· Field MWOs: Field Modification Work Orders (MWOs) are formal documents that authorize and provide instructions for making changes to an asset, system, or piece of equipment. They are used to track and document alterations beyond routine maintenance and repairs, ensuring that changes are implemented safely, correctly, and in a controlled manner. MWOs are crucial for maintaining accurate records of an asset's configuration and history. MWOs are applied using a formal, structured process that involves assessment, planning, approval, scheduling, execution, verification, and documentation (updating MMIS database).

VEHICLE PLATFORMS

(a) BFV FoV: The BFV ensures warfighters can continue to maintain combat overmatch battlefield capabilities to include reconnaissance, fire and maneuver, and “hunter-killer” engagement opportunities. BFV FOV includes the A3, A4, and A4E1.

(b) MLRS: The M270A1 mission includes suppression, neutralization, and destruction of threat fire support and forward air defense area targets

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Expectations of other tasks or conditions for Prime Contractor:

(i) Managing, maintaining, and securing USG Furnished Property, including tracking in USG databases.

(ii) Use USG property and inventory systems to track material fielding and material transfer.

(iii) Knowledge of Army Export Control Act

(iv) Utilization of Synchronized Pre-deployment and Operational Tracker System

(v) Storage, shipping, and kitting of MWO and other parts and utilization of the Modification Management Information System.

List of potential North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes:

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (Except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

811310

5. INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESPONDING TO THIS RFI

Responses to this RFI shall be submitted via DoD Safe Exchange. Responses will not be accepted via USG email. In order to receive a link to submit your documentation, submit an email to Mrs. Carrie Rondeau at carrie.k.rondeau.civ@army.mil (Contract Specialist) AND Mr. Mark Otto at mark.e.otto.civ@army.mil (Contracting Officer). Please note in the subject of the email “DoD Safe Link Request for RFI Submission.” If you do not receive confirmation within 24 hours, please follow up to ensure your email was received.

For the actual DoD Safe Exchange Submission, please title the response as “Bradley and MLRS FOV Field Support – Industry Feedback”. Provide responses and attachments in MS Word or PDF format. Address any requests for clarifications to the point of contacts specified above.

Do not include any classified information, brochures, pamphlets, or marketing paraphernalia unnecessary to the specific questions. Responses are limited to 50 total pages (not including attachments for certifications), using Times New Roman 12 pitch, with one- inch margins. Please include only the question number (e.g. X.a) in each answer and spell out all acronyms in its first instance. Also, clearly mark any PROPRIETARY information per the guidance in section 2, above. Responses are limited to one per company.

All transmission and/or dissemination of Controlled Unclassified Information (i.e., email and file transfers) must use NIST/NIAP-approved cryptographic products/algorithms, e.g., DoD-approved Public Key Infrastructure Certification or DoD Safe Exchange at https://safe.apps.mil/.

Responses are required for the questions in Section 6 below (Information Requested from Industry), as well as for its Subsections 1 through 4. Responses to this RFI are due by 2359 EST, 11 July 2025. Responses received after this date are not valid.

6. INFORMATION REQUESTED FROM INDUSTRY

Company

a. Company Name:

b. Mailing Address:

c. Commercial and Government Entity Code:

d. Company Website(s):

e. Data Universal Numbering System Number:

f. NAICS number:

g. Business size and eligibility under USG socio-economic programs and preference:

h. Cost system certified by the DCAA:

i. Company size and active System for Acquisition Management information:

j. Does your Company currently have an active Secret Facility Clearance? If no, is your Company currently in the process of obtaining one?

k. Has your company’s Cost Accounting System been approved by the DCAA for accumulating and billing costs under USG contracts? If yes, when was it last approved?

l. Has your company’s Purchasing System been approved by the DCMA? If yes, when was it last approved?

The individual responding to this RFI shall provide the following information on the first page of its submission:

a. Name:

b. Title:

c. Company Responsibility/Position:

d. Mailing Address:

e. Telephone Number:

f. E-Mail Address:

SECTION 1: NET

1. Do you offer new equipment training services? ☐ Yes ☐ No (If No, skip to Section 2)

2. What types of training delivery methods do you support? (Check all that apply)

· ☐ On-site, in-person training

· ☐ Virtual, live online training

· ☐ Pre-recorded video modules (Do you create custom modules? ☐ Yes ☐ No)

· ☐ Written documentation development (manuals, guides)

· ☐ Train-the-trainer programs

3. Describe your process for assessing training effectiveness (i.e. Quizzes, practical assessments).

4. What do you require from the USG to develop Training Materials?

5. What key elements are essential in effective new equipment training?

(Rank 1-5; 1 being most important)

· Hands on Practice

· Detailed Technical Explanations

· Troubleshooting Scenarios

· Integration with existing Systems

· Classroom Training Environment

6. Explain the process used to certify New Equipment Trainers.

Please provide a sample of previously developed NET materials (redacted if necessary for security).

SECTION 2: DEPROCESSING

7. Describe your company’s approach to supporting deprocessing activities?

8. Describe the tools your company would provide to support deprocessing activities.

9. What is your company's capacity to support concurrent deprocessing activities at multiple locations, if required?

10. What documentation is required from USG to conduct deprocessing activities?

11. What are your company's standard procedures for inventory management, obtaining and requisitioning repair parts, and accountability of components removed during deprocessing?

12. Describe your company's quality control processes specifically related to ensuring a vehicle's operational readiness after deprocessing.

13. Describe any innovative approaches or technologies your company utilizes to enhance efficiency and reduce the timeline of deprocessing activities.

14. What is your company’s policy if an FSR damages a component or vehicle during deprocessing activities? How is it reported? How is the damaged component repaired or replaced?

15. Provide specific examples of your company’s experience in supporting deprocessing and the quality checks placed within the company to verify the vehicle is fully operational.

SECTION 3: CONUS FSRs

16. Provide systems that you currently provide Field Service Representatives? What is the average experience level of your FSRs (in years)?

17. What certifications or training are your FSRs required to hold? (List relevant Certifications)

18. What is the process your company uses to certify FSRs for a vehicle platform?

19. Are there different certification levels for your FSR’s? ☐ Yes ☐ No (If so, please explain).

20. Do your FSRs have remote diagnostic capabilities? ☐ Yes ☐ No (If Yes, describe the technology used)

21. Do your FSRs utilize mobile technology (e.g., tablets, smartphones) for reporting and accessing information? ☐ Yes ☐ No

22. Provide a list of USG logistics applications and tools your company has experience with (e.g. PowerLog, SLICwave, WebFLIS, etc.)

23. Provide your company’s surge capability (ie. how quickly can you acquire and train FSRs to meet surge? Does your company have the capability for rapid increases in workload? What are your plans to increase manpower when required?)

24. Describe the process and ramp up time required to support FSR CONUS requests? Provide your company’s approach to cross train pool of FSRs for surge FSR requests.

25. What contingency plans does your company have in place to address unexpected challenges, such as supply chain disruptions, geopolitical instability, or natural disasters, in CONUS and OCONUS environments.

SECTION 4: Field MWOs:

26. Describe your experience with coordinating and applying Field MWOs, including hardware and software upgrades, relevant technical skills and experience, tools and equipment availability, documentation, reporting, storage, shipping, kitting, coordination, planning, execution, troubleshooting, and solutions.

27. Describe what is required from the contractor and USG to facilitate MWO application.

28. What are your capabilities for managing transportation and warehousing of parts and equipment?