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DRAFT Section A - Solicitation/contract form.

FAMILY OF MEDIUM TACTICAL VEHICLES (FMTV) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

RFP: W56HZV-16-R-0024

A.1 FMTV Program Overview.

A.1.1 Definition of an FMTV A2.

The FMTV A2 model is an upgraded version of the Long Term Armoring Strategy (LTAS) A1P2 model which provides the ability to bolt on armor protection to the FMTV family. The A2 continues to allow Commanders to adapt to new armor technologies, changing missions, and changing threats. The A2 model enhancements allow the ability for increased underbody armor protection, mobility, ride quality, safety, and electrical power generation. Component upgrades include a higher capacity suspension, an integrated data bus, Electronic Stability Control, higher capacity alternator, and an increase in engine power. The A2 family will continue to be based on a common chassis. FMTV's provide multipurpose transportation and unit mobility for Combat, Combat Support, and Sustainment units, including local haul, unit mobility, unit resupply and other missions. These systems move supplies, personnel, units, and equipment to arm, fuel, fix, and sustain the force, as well as support retrograde operations.

A.1.1.1 For purposes of this contract, a vehicle is defined as a truck, a trailer, or a combination of both.

A.1.2 Testing and Production Vehicles. The purpose of this solicitation is to award one seven (7) year Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) Requirements contract (Five Base Years with 2 one year options) to provide the Government with the ability to acquire FMTVs in any configuration described herein as well as supplemental vehicle support.

A.1.2.1 This solicitation includes FFP options for Supplemental Underbody kits, alternate paint, vehicle care and storage, Arctic kits, Tarp and Bow kits, Re-Supply Vehicle (RSV) kits, Re-Supply Trailer (RST) kits, Corrosion Prevention Compound (CPC) application, and Weapon Station Interface Rings. This solicitation includes CPFF options for System Technical Support (STS), Maintenance Technical Representatives (MTR), Logistic Efforts, Total Production Fielding (TPF) efforts, and Interim Contractor Support (ICS).

A.1.3 When a requirement arises, the Government will issue Delivery Orders or Task Orders in accordance with the terms and conditions of the awarded Requirements contract.

A.1.4 Competition. This solicitation will be competed utilizing Full and Open Competition.

A.1.5 Proposal Submission Requirements. Proposals shall follow all instructions in Section L.

A.2 Vehicle Production and Delivery Requirements.

A.2.1 Section B of this solicitation provides test vehicle quantities for Ordering Years 01 and 02. Section B also provides the estimated vehicle production quantities for the remaining Ordering Years.

A.2.2 In order to maintain the testing schedule, the first FMTV A2 test vehicle delivery must occur approximately 450 days after contract award. See Section B of this solicitation for details relating to vehicle delivery, inspection and acceptance.

A.3 Additional Information.

A.3.1 Total Estimated Quantity of Army Required Vehicles.

A.3.2 Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

In accordance with DFARS 201.602-2, a certified COR will be appointed by the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) to perform delegated technical functions inherent to the administration of this contract. The Contractor will receive a copy of the COR appointment letter after contract award that will specify the extent of the COR’s authority to act on behalf of the PCO. The COR is not authorized to make any commitments or changes that will affect price, quantity, delivery or any other term or condition of this contract. The COR’s duties will be specified in the COR Letter of Appointment issued by the PCO. The COR may visit the Contractor’s facility to observe how cost and schedule information is generated. The Contractor shall provide the COR access to pertinent records and data that support the cost and schedule data reported.