Sources Sought DSB Bridge Module Reconfiguration at DLA-Distribution Europe 04-26-2023.docx

Sources Sought Notice: Dry Support Bridge (DSB) 40 Meter Bridge Module Set Reconfiguration at DLA-Distribution Europe

The Government plans to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for a solution to properly reconfigure six sets of 40-Meter Dry Support Bridge (DSB) Bridge Module Sets stored at DLA-Distribution Europe (Germersheim, Germany). The solution will allow the DSB Bridge Module Sets to become safely shippable in accordance with the load configurations cited for the Launch Vehicle Trailer (LVT), Vehicle Load 1 (V1), Trailer Load 1 (T1), Vehicle Load 2 (V2), Trailer Load 2 (T2), Vehicle Load 3 (V3), and Trailer Load 3 (T3) as cited in Section III of the DSB Technical Manual 5-5420-279-10. This effort will include travel to DLA-Distribution Europe, lifting bridge components into their proper load configurations with contractor-furnished material handling equipment, and replacing any compromised transportation straps on the loads.

The DSB provides the United States (U.S) Army with an enhanced tactical bridging capability that replaces existing bridges currently in service with U.S. ground forces, including the Medium Girder Bridge (MGB). The system is a highly mobile, truck-mounted (Government provided), rapidly emplaced, modular bridging system capable of spanning gaps up to 40 meters without the use of intermediate supports, piers, span junctions or reinforcement sets. The DSB allows for crossing of wheeled vehicles up to Military Load Classification (MLC) 96 normal/120 under caution crossing conditions and tracked vehicles up to MLC 80 normal crossing conditions.

Disclaimer: This is a sources sought notice and is not a request for competitive proposals or a solicitation of offers. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of the information contained in this posting or information received as a result of this posting.

All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which the agency will consider.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

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The point of contact for this action is Angelina Smith Email: angelina.v.smith2.civ@army.mil