Trophy A-Kit Market Survey Final.pdf

MARKET SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE

Abrams Improved Turret Motors and A-Kit Spare Parts

BACKGROUND:

The Program Executive Office, Ground Combat Systems (PEO) (GCS) and its assigned Project Director for Main Battle Tank Systems (PDMBTS) has an enduring need to procure Improved Turret Motors (ITM) and A-Kit Spare Parts; components of the Abrams M1A2 System Enhancement Package Version 2 (M1A2 SEPv2).

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this market survey is to identify, as potential sources, companies that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to produce Improved Turret Motors (12648666), ITM Integration Kits (57K7358), Weld Fixture Kits (57K7345), A-Kit Weldments, and Power Distribution Units (12545590). The following parts will have no predetermined minimum or maximum quantities but will be ordered on an as needed basis: Energy Storage Unit (57K7355), ESU Ballistic Enclosure (12591624) MEB-CU Ballistic Enclosure, Right Monolith (12591311), Left Monolith (12591354) A Kit Cables (12591627, 12591632, and 12591995) and A-Kit Cable Guards. All component descriptions and part numbers are provided in attached spreadsheet titled "Abrams Improved Turret Motors and A-Kit Spare Parts”.

This is a new requirement.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The submission of information in response to this market survey is for planning purposes only, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government to procure any items/services described herein, or for the Government to pay for the information received.

Respondents that cannot answer all the market survey questions in this survey need not respond. Incomplete market surveys will not be reviewed. However, if you are unable to provide information on the Variable Over Center Motor (Part Number 12648666), please reply with information for the remainder of the parts less the motor.

As a condition of responding to this survey, it is a requirement that potential responders be a United States (US) company, and possess the means to properly store and work on information and hardware classified at the SECRET/No Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) level.

The Technical Data Package (TDP) contains restrictive markings (Distribution Code D) and export control restrictions apply. Please ensure your company is registered with the DLA Joint Certification Program (JCP) (https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/) to be granted access to the TDP for this market survey.

Participation in this market survey is strictly voluntary and the U.S. Government will not reimburse contractors for any cost incurred for their participation in this survey. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the Government.

This is NOT a pre-solicitation notice. This notice does not constitute an Invitation to Bid or Request for Proposal and is not to be construed as a solicitation, and no award shall be made based on this notice. There is no formal solicitation available at this time, no solicitation will be issued against this notice, and this request for information does not obligate the Government to issue a solicitation.

PROPRIETARY INFORMATION:

The Government appreciates the time and effort taken to respond to this market survey.

The Government acknowledges its obligations under Federal Acquisition Regulation 3.104-4 (18 U.S.C. §1905) to protect information qualifying as "confidential" under this statute. [To avoid possible confusion with the meaning of the term "confidential" in the context of Classified Information," we will use the term "PROPRIETARY."] Pursuant to this statute, the Government is willing to accept any PROPRIETARY (e.g., trade secret) restrictions placed on qualifying data forwarded in response to the survey questions and to protect it from unauthorized disclosure subject to the following:

1. Clearly and conspicuously mark qualifying data with the restrictive legend (all caps) "PROPRIETARY" with any explanatory text, so that the Government is clearly notified of what data needs to be appropriately protected.

2. In marking such data, please take care to mark only those portions of the data or materials that are truly proprietary (excessive breadth in marking inappropriate data as "PROPRIETARY" may diminish or eliminate the usefulness of your response - see item 6 below). Use circling, underscoring, highlighting, or any other appropriate means to indicate those portions of a single page which are to be protected.

3. The Government is not obligated to protect unmarked data. Additionally, marked data that is already in the public domain or in the possession of the Government or third parties, or is afterward placed into the public domain by the owner or another party through no fault of the Government will not be protected once in the public domain. Data already in the possession of the Government will be protected in accordance with the Government's rights in the data.

4. Proprietary data transmitted electronically, whether by physical media or not, whether by the respondent or by the government, shall contain the "PROPRIETARY" legend, with any explanatory text, on both the cover of the transmittal e-mail and at the beginning of the file itself. Where appropriate, when only portions of an electronic file are proprietary, use the restrictive legends ‘PROPRIETARY PORTION BEGINS:" and

"PROPRIETARY PORTION ENDS."

5. In any reproductions of technical data or any portions thereof subject to asserted restrictions, the government shall also reproduce the asserted restriction legend and any explanatory text.

6. The Government sometimes uses support contractors in evaluating responses.

Consequently, responses that contain proprietary information may receive only limited or no consideration since the Respondent's marking of data as "PROPRIETARY" will preclude disclosure of same outside the Government and therefore will preclude disclosure to these support contractors assisting the evaluation effort. The Government will use its best efforts to evaluate those responses that contain proprietary information without using support contractors consistent with the resources available.

Data submitted in response to this market survey will not be returned. The market survey is NOT a request to seek contractor interest in being placed on a solicitation mailing list.

Respondents shall not be notified of the results of the survey or results of information submitted. Telephone or email inquiries will not be honored.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE QUESTIONNAIRE:

Responses are due NO LATER than close of business on (30 December 2020).

The survey response shall not exceed 50 pages

• All questions must be addressed.

• Font size no smaller than 12.

• Responses must include the question number associated with the applicable answer.

• Spell out acronyms in their first instance.

• Do not reply with proprietary information.

Electronic responses are required using DOD Safe located at https://safe.apps.mil/.

Please title contractor response as "Market Survey Response for Abrams Improved Turret Motors and A-Kit Spare Parts for Abrams M1A2 System Enhancement Package Version 2 (M1A2 SEP v2) Vehicles”.

Please send the Market Survey response, through DOD Safe, to Contract Specialist Frederick Gerring via email at Frederick.w.gerring.civ@mail.mil.

MARKET SURVEY QUESTIONAIRE:

Please include the following administrative information:

1. Company Name

2. Mailing Address and Website

3. Location of facilities

4. CAGE Code (if applicable)

5. North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) number

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

Person Responding to Questionnaire please provide:

1. Name

2. Title

3. Company Responsibility

4. Telephone Number/Fax Number

5. E-Mail Address

Describe your firm's recent and relevant experience in the competencies outlined below.

When citing Government work you must include Contract numbers and Government POCs.

1. Describe your company’s capability to deliver Improved Turret Motors (12648666), ITM Integration Kits (57K7358), Weld Fixture Kits (57K7345), A-Kit Weldments, and Power Distribution Units (12545590) containing the components in attached spreadsheet “Abrams Improved Turret Motors and A-Kit Spare Parts”, and include the manufacturing lead time to first delivery after contract award, along with sustained monthly delivery rates after initial delivery and compliance with the delivery schedule (see Table 1 below). The response shall describe capability, lead time, and capacity discretely for each part number listed in attachment, as well as at the overall kit level.

Above manufacturing lead times should not include time for First Article Testing (FAT).

2. Describe your company’s capability to deliver Energy Storage Unit (57K7355), ESU Ballistic Enclosure (12591624) MEB-CU Ballistic Enclosure, Right Monolith (12591311), Left Monolith (12591354) A Kit Cables (12591627, 12591632, and 12591995) and A-Kit Cable Guards, and include the manufacturing lead time after issuance of delivery order.

The response shall describe capability, lead time, and capacity discretely for each part number listed in attachment, as well as at the overall kit level. Above manufacturing lead times should not include time for First Article Testing (FAT).

3. Describe your company's previous experience ordering, and kitting, and delivering other vehicle integration kits containing the components, or similar components, in attached spreadsheet.

4. Describe the estimated timeframe to conduct First Article Testing (FAT) for Improved Turret Motors (12648666), ITM Integration Kits (57K7358), Weld Fixture Kits (57K7345), A-Kit Weldments, Power Distribution Units (12545590) Energy Storage Unit (57K7355), ESU Ballistic Enclosure (12591624) MEB-CU Ballistic Enclosure, Right Monolith (12591311), Left Monolith (12591354) A Kit Cables (12591627, 12591632, and 12591995) and A-Kit Cable Guards and the Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) for this process. Also, describe how your company will allocate/account for any Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) expense, if any, to meet a project of this magnitude.

5. Is your Organization/Facility ISO certified as it relates to quality management systems? If yes, what ISO number? If not, what quality plan do you operate under?

Please explain how it is utilized in relation to question number 1 and 2.

6. Please elaborate on the process controls used by your company.

7. What Cost Accounting System(s) (CAS) does your company use and when was the last Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audit completed?

8. Please provide any other information that would be useful to the Government in determining the acquisition strategy and/or conducting a source selection to fill this requirement.

9. Does your company have the capability to manufacture and deliver the part numbers and quantities as detailed in the below delivery schedule labeled Table 1?

TABLE 1

The Contractor shall deliver components according to the below schedule:

ITM and integration Kit Delivery Schedule

Item No. Quantity Months after Contract Award

12648666 & 57K7358 125 ea. 15

12648666 & 57K7358 125 ea. 21

12648666 & 57K7358 125 ea. 27

12648666 & 57K7358 125 ea. 33

12648666 & 57K7358 125 ea. 39

12648666 & 57K7358 125 ea. 45

12648666 & 57K7358 125 ea. 51

12648666 & 57K7358 125 ea. 57

12648666 & 57K7358 125 ea. 63

12648666 & 57K7358 125 ea. 69

A-Kit Weldment/Weld Fixture Kit / PDU/Cable Guards Delivery Schedule

Item No. Quantity Months after Contract Award

A-Kit Weldment, 57K7345 & 12545590 100 ea. 6

A-Kit Cable Guards 100 ea. 6

A-Kit Weldment, 57K7345 & 12545590 100 ea. 12

A-Kit Cable Guards 100 ea. 12

A-Kit Weldment, 57K7345 & 12545590 100 ea. 15

A-Kit Cable Guards 100 ea. 15

A-Kit Weldment, 57K7345 & 12545590 100 ea. 21

A-Kit Cable Guards 100 ea. 21

A-Kit Weldment, 57K7345 & 12545590 100 ea. 27

A-Kit Cable Guards 100 ea. 27

A-Kit Weldment, 57K7345 & 12545590 100 ea. 33

A-Kit Cable Guards 100 ea. 33

A-Kit Weldment, 57K7345 & 12545590 100 ea. 39

A-Kit Cable Guards 100 ea. 39

A-Kit Weldment, 57K7345 & 12545590 100 ea. 45

A-Kit Cable Guards 100 ea. 45

A-Kit Weldment, 57K7345 & 12545590 100 ea. 51

A-Kit Cable Guards 100 ea. 51

A-Kit Weldment, 57K7345 & 12545590 100 ea. 57

A-Kit Cable Guards 100 ea. 57

The contractor shall also deliver identified parts from the Full Trophy A-Kit (57K7340 Kit) as needed and requested from the Government. The ESU (57k7355), ESU Ballistic

Enclosure (12591311), MEB-CU Ballistic Enclosure, Right Monolith (12591311), Left Monolith (12591354), and A-Kit Cables (12591627, 12591632, 12591995) will be ordered on an as needed basis and shall be delivered within 45 days after issuance of order.

7. GOVERNMENT POINTS OF CONTACT:

Frederick Gerring, Contract Specialist, Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) E-mail: Frederick.w.gerring.civ@mail.mil.

John Sarti, Contracting Officer, ACC-DTA, E-mail: John.m.sarti2.civ@mail.mil

Contracting Office Address:

6501 EAST 11 MILE ROAD

Warren, Michigan 48397-5000 United States

Place of Performance:

United States

Primary Point of Contact:

Frederick Gerring Contract Specialist Frederick.w.gerring.civ@mail.mil Phone: (586) 282-9978

John Sarti Contracting Officer John.m.sarti2.civ@mail.mil Phone: (586) 282-8729 mailto:John.m.sarti2.civ@mail.mil