Sources Sought AMI 2.0.pdf

Sources Sought Notice:

Advanced Mechanic Institute - Bradley Fighting System (BFS) and M88A2 (M88)

The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is conducting a market survey to identify potential sources for an Advanced Mechanic Institute (AMI) - Bradley Fighting System (BFS) and M88A2 (M88). Specifically, the purpose of this notice is to gain current knowledge in the capabilities, qualifications, and interest from members of industry, both small and large business communities, which currently possess capabilities to provide Field Service Representatives (FSR) for Training and Training Support (TTS) for the BFS and M88. The contractor shall develop and deliver the course outline, lesson plans, and guides for AMI.

Training shall be conducted Outside Continental United States (OCONUS), in Germany.

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED

FROM THIS NOTICE. This is a request for information on capabilities and interest and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP); submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary and the United States Government (USG) assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. No funds have been authorized, appropriated, or received for this effort. Data submitted in response to this market survey will not be returned.

NOTES:

1) This is a capability only request for information.

2) Any potential or future workload requirements would be identified at a later date under a separate requirement.

3) This notice will also assist with identifying potential sources that the USG may partner with under a Public-Private Partnership Workshare arrangement.

4) The USG may perform a site visit at any prospective vendor facilities to gain a better understanding of this effort.

ITEM DESCRIPTION:

a. The Contractor shall provide training and training materials. Contractor shall provide all equipment, tools and other materials required for the individual classes in the lesson plan. For Bradley, depot level tasks shall include, at a minimum: engine, suspension, Improved Bradley Acquisition Subsystem (IBAS), maintenance, BFS RENK transmission, Direct Support Electrical System Test Sets (DSESTS), Line Replaceable Unit (LRU), and welding. Training shall take the student from limited familiarity to 30/40 depot level maintainers. Field level mechanic training for the engine should use the National Maintenance Work Requirement (NMWR) standard to depot level overhaul.

Welding should be trained to field level/armor repair.

b. Conduct Train the Trainer (T3) module for each depot level component.

c. The Contractor shall provide training and training materials. Contractor shall provide all equipment, tools and other materials required for the individual classes in the lesson plan. The training curriculum shall encompass both depot-level and field-level tasks.

Depot-level tasks shall, at a minimum, include diagnostics and maintenance for the RENK AVDS 1790-8CR engine to include but not limited to cooling system, fuel systems, engine lubrication systems, TecMotiv XT-1410-5A transmission, as well as the vehicle nosecone, and main winch, all in accordance with the NMWR and -23 level TMs.

Field-level maintenance training for vehicles, engine, and transmission shall also adhere to the field level -23 Technical Manuals and NMWR standard for depot-level overhaul.

Welding shall be trained to a field-level/armor repair. Each of the students will be required to learn each component and complete a teach-back for every depot-level component as outlined in the course

d. Provide vehicle restoration services for Bradley vehicles used in Germany for OPNET training to maintain or return units to Fully Mission Capable (FMC) and Safety IAW Technical Manuals (TM) 9-2350-438-10, TM 9-2350-438-23, TM 9-2350-438-23&P, TM 9-2350-406-23&P, TM 9-1005-200-23&P, and ATP 4-33.

EXPERIENCE QUESTIONAIRE. The USG is interested in identifying manufacturers capable of OCONUS mechanics training.

1. How long has your company been in business and what is your experience in training mechanics on a Bradley Fighting Vehicle System or an equivalent? What is your experience in restoring the BFVS to FMC + Safety? What is your experience in training mechanics on an M88 Vehicle System or an equivalent?

2. If you were awarded a contract, how long after contract award could you field mechanic training in Germany?

3. If you have trained mechanics for the Bradley or M88 system or an equivalent for the US Government, please provide the contract number associated with the work.

4. Any other pertinent information you care to enclose?

INTERESTED PARTIES. The Government requests interested parties to submit a tailored capability statement that clearly details current capabilities, capacities, and a company brochure (if available). Your capabilities must outline your current experience in the processes and procedures highlighted above and all others you would bring to bear in providing services. All proprietary information should be marked as such. The description should also include any anticipated need for sub-tier contracting.

This information should include:

a. Name of company, address, telephone number, email address, point of contact, CAGE code, UEI number, Tax ID number, and business size information.

b. A summary that includes a brief description of the contractor's capabilities to include: parent organizations, name, address, point of contact identification and email address, website, potential partnering/teaming arrangements, and capabilities.

c. A description of the company's existing capacities.

d. A description of travel timelines and requirements to Germany.

e. Responses to the four inquiries listed above.

f. All information provided shall include a description of the proposed technology specifics including technology capabilities and relevant applications.

Responses will be reviewed by ACC-DTA and Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) - Ground personnel only and will be held in a confidential manner. The documentation submitted will not be returned.

Submission Information:

Responses to this Sources Sought should be submitted no later than 19 May 2026 via email.

Interested firms should provide their address, point of contact information with telephone number and e-mail address. The Point of Contact for this action is:

Ms. Keri L. Skrobot Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) 6501 E. Eleven Mile Road Detroit Arsenal, MI 48397-5000 Email: keri.l.skrobot.civ@army.mil