RFI UTV Training Supply Support_FINAL.pdf

Sources Sought - Request for Information (RFI)

Polaris MRZR-D-4 or equivalent Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) Training and Supply Chain Management

Request for Information (RFI)

1. Synopsis. This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. This request is for planning purposes; and does not constitute an invitation for bids, a request for proposals (RFP), solicitation, request for quotes, or an indication the government will contract for the items contained in this notice. The government will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with submission of the information being requested, or expenses incurred to interested parties for responses. Direct any and all inquiries to the point of contact via e-mail.

2. Background and Description. Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC), Portfolio Manager

Logistics Combat Element Systems (PfM LCES), Program Manager (PM) Light Tactical Vehicles

(LTV) is conducting market research to seek information from potential sources capable of providing operator training, maintainer training, and supply chain management support for the

Marine Corps’ Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) fleet of vehicles, which consists of Polaris MRZR-D4, or equivalent Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) vehicles fielded in 2017. The government will use this information to determine the most beneficial future strategy for sustainment support of the

UTV fleet.

3. Objectives. Training would occur onboard military installations within the Continental United

States and Outside of Continental United States (CONUS/OCONUS) with ranges and classrooms provided by the Marine Corps. Capabilities that should be addressed in any response include:

a. Operator Training. Training designed to equip drivers to drive on Recreational Off-Highway

Vehicle Association (ROHVA) trail levels III and IV.

1. Primary training focus areas include:

i. Operate the automotive systems and components of a UTV.

ii. Conduct operational checks and services of a UTV.

iii. Drive a UTV through the ROHVA range exercises.

iv. Conduct a self-recovery of a mired or disabled UTV.

v. Drive a UTV over rough and uneven off roads and terrains.

vi. Drive a UTV over soft soil (sand, mud, snow) terrain and roads.

vii. Drive a UTV on grades and side slopes.

viii. Drive a UTV over/through natural and man-made obstacles.

ix. Tow a trailer connected to a UTV.

x. Drive a UTV at night.

2. Responses should provide the lead time required for instructors to be qualified, curriculum to be developed, and first course to be conducted.

b. Maintainer Training. Training adequate enough to equip technicians to troubleshoot, isolate, and repair an automotive system and/or component failure.

1. Primary training focus areas include:

i. General engine diagnosis.

ii. Lubrication system diagnosis and repair.

iii. Cooling system diagnosis and repair.

iv. Air Induction and exhaust system diagnosis and repair.

v. Fuel system diagnosis and repair.

vi. Electronic or mechanical fuel system diagnosis and repair.

vii. Clutch diagnosis and repair.

viii. Transmission diagnosis and repair.

ix. Driveshaft and universal joint diagnosis and repair.

x. Drive axle(s) diagnosis and repair.

xi. Hydraulic or pneumatic brake system diagnosis and repair.

xii. Steering system diagnosis and repair.

xiii. Suspension system diagnosis and repair.

xiv. Frame inspection, service and repair.

xv. Non-structural analysis and repair (body).

xvi. Electrical & electronic system (s) diagnosis and repair.

xvii. Wheel and tire changing.

2. Tooling Requirements.

3. Responses should provide the lead time required for instructors to be qualified, curriculum to be developed, and first course to be conducted.

c. Supply chain management. Management of the activities required to plan, control and execute the flow of parts from vendor to final customer.

1. Primary management focus areas include:

i. Report parts usage by UTV serial number and forecast parts usage by geographic location.

ii. Storage (contractor or government location).

iii. Inventory control (weekly, monthly).

iv. Parts ordering process and system.

v. Tools and special tool ordering and inventory.

vi. Shipping (CONUS/OCONUS).

2. Responses should provide the lead time to establish the management system, secure storage facilities, order parts, and begin shipping.

4. Proprietary Information. Submission of proprietary data in response to this RFI is discouraged, however, it will be accepted. PM LTV acknowledges its obligation under the Trade Secrets Act

(18 U.S.C. §1905) to protect confidential information provided to the government. Pursuant to this statute, PM LTV is willing to protect trade secrets and observe valid proprietary restrictions placed upon data presented in response to this survey; and to protect such information from unauthorized disclosure, subject to the following:

a. All data must be clearly marked PROPRIETARY by paragraph and page, and be accompanied by an explanatory text, so, that the government is clearly notified as to what data is considered proprietary.

b. Mark only portions of data that are truly proprietary.

c. Do not mark data that is already in the public domain, is already in possession of PM LTV, other U.S. Government activities, or third parties on an unprotected basis. Do not submit any classified data in response to this market survey.

d. All proprietary data transmitted electronically must have the PROPRIETARY legend on both the cover of the transmittal email 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."

e. Access to any proprietary data will be restricted to government personnel assigned to PM

LTV and PEO Land Systems.

5. Disclaimer. This RFI is unrestricted. It is an inquiry intended to conduct market research to determine the capability and level of industry interest for training and supply chain management of these vehicles. This is not a pre-solicitation notice or RFP, nor will any contracts or agreements be awarded from this announcement. This inquiry does not bind the government to solicit for, or award any contracts or agreements. Participation in this RFI by an interested party is strictly voluntary; no reimbursements will be made to any vendor for costs associated with participation. Data submitted to the government will not be returned, but will remain archived as part of historic records. Participation in this RFI, while important to Marine

Corps acquisition planners, is neither mandatory nor is it a requisite for future participation by the potential offeror in forthcoming government solicitations.

6. Responses. Interested parties are requested to submit a capabilities statement of no more than ten (10) pages in length in Times New Roman font of not less than 10 pitch. The capabilities statement should at a minimum address the primary areas detailed in objectives section 3a – 3c.

Electronic responses are required. It is requested that electronic responses be provided in any of the following formats: Microsoft Word 2016 or earlier, Microsoft Excel 2016 or earlier, Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 or earlier, or Adobe Acrobat. Zip files are not acceptable. Emails are limited to 10Mb in size; emails in excess of 10Mb must be broken into smaller submissions.

Responses shall be submitted via e-mail to Jennifer Westerholm, Jennifer.westerholm@usmc.mil no later than 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on 13 November

2020 with the subject line “(Company Name) response to UTV Training and Supply Chain

Management RFI.” Additionally, vendors shall provide their company name and CAGE code with their requests. Telephone inquiries or replies will not be accepted.

7. Summary.

a. The government appreciates your interest and emphasizes that this RFI is for market research purposes only. This is not an invitation for bid, request for proposal, or other solicitation; and in no way obligates the Government to award a contract or other agreement. No payment will be made for responses. Respondents should clearly mark any proprietary information submitted in response to this RFI.

8. Contracting Office Address:

Marine Corps Systems Command

Program Manager, Light Tactical Vehicles mailto:Jennifer.westerholm@usmc.mil

2200 Lester St.

Quantico, VA 22134

United States

Point of Contact:

Jennifer Westerholm

Contract Specialist

Jennifer.westerholm@usmc.mil

Anna Altman

Contracting Officer

Anna.altman@usmc.mil mailto:Jennifer.westerholm@usmc.mil