Tower_Anchor_MSQ_(003).docx

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Market Survey Questionnaire

For

Military Bridge Anchorage System

DESCRIPTION OF INTENT:

THIS IS A MARKET INVESTIGATION (SURVEY) REQUESTING INFORMATION IN SUPPORT OF THE FOLLOWING PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT. No contract will be awarded from this announcement. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or an announcement of a forthcoming solicitation. Also, it is not a request seeking contractors that are interested in being placed on a solicitation mailing list. Responses to this questionnaire are voluntary and no reimbursement will be made for costs associated with providing information in response to the market survey and follow-on information requests. Data submitted in response to this market investigation will not be returned. Information derived from this market investigation will help the Government determine the suitability of the marketplace for satisfying this performance requirement.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The U.S. Government appreciates the time and effort taken to respond to this market investigation and survey. The U.S. Government acknowledges its obligations under 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 U.S. Government is willing to accept any trade secret or PROPRIETARY 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 U.S. 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 confidential (over 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 U.S. Government is not obligated to protect unmarked data. Additionally, marked data that is already in the public domain or in the possession of the U.S. Government or third parties, or is afterward placed into the public domain by the owner or another party through no fault of the U.S. Government will not be protected once in the public domain. Data already in the possession of the U.S. Government will be protected in accordance with the U.S. Government's rights in the data.

4. Confidential data transmitted electronically, whether by physical media or not, whether by the respondent or by the U.S. 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 for only portions of an electronic file, 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 U.S. Government shall also reproduce the asserted restriction legend and any explanatory text.

6. The U.S. Government sometimes uses support contractors in evaluating responses. Consequently, responses that contain confidential information may receive only limited or no consideration since the Respondent’s marking of data as “PROPRIETARY” will preclude disclosure of same outside the U.S. Government and therefore will preclude disclosure to these support contractors assisting the evaluation effort. The U.S. Government will use its best efforts to evaluate those responses that contain confidential information without using support contractors consistent with the resources available.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT:

The Government is in search of industry partners that have the expertise and capability to design and fabricate improved towers for the Bridge Supplemental Set (BSS) anchorage system. The Anchorage System is a means to hold Army bridges over dry and wet gaps. The wet gap bridge is known as the Improved Ribbon Bridge (IRB). The dry gap bridge is known as the Dry Support Bridge (DSB).

1. Must hold the IRB in water currents of 11 feet per second (fps) with a goal of 18 fps.

2. System must provide thrust anchorage for the IRB –see (TM-520-278-10 C1) and DSB – see (TM 5-5420-79-10 C2).

3. System must be able to anchor 110 meters of IRB using one anchorage set and 210 meters of IRB with 2 combined anchorage sets.

4. Must be able to be lifted and transported by a Common Bridge Transporter (CBT) – see (TM9-2320-425-10) -- and transloaded onto and off of a Palletized Load System Trailers (PLST) see (TM 9-2330-342-10).

5. The complete BSS (Anchorage System, Site Stability, Bridge Protection, Power Generation and Special Tools) must be palletized on four or less M1077 pallets or equivalent. A load is described as one pallet and its contents to include the weight of the pallet itself. Examples of flatracks currently in use by the US Army are the M3 Container Roll-In/Out Platform (CROP) and M1077 Flatrack. For more information on the CROP see (TM 9-3990-260-14P). For more information on the M1077 Flatrack see (TM (-3990-206-10). The use of ISO containers is allowed but must be placed and secured on M1077 pallets, M3 CROP pallets or equivalent.

6. Must be able to be transported by rail, sea, highway and air. North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) compliant at less than 4 meters in height when transported on the CBT.

OTHER DOCUMENTS:

(Chapter 8 of Training Circular (TC) 5-210) that references methods of anchorage for military bridges as well as the contents of the (Legacy Bridge Supplemental Set SC-5420-97-CL-E51).

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE QUESTIONAIRE:

1. Number each response with the appropriate question number.

2. You do not have to repeat the question in your response.

3. If you cannot answer the question, please indicate “No Response.”

4. If a response will satisfy another question, provide the question number. For example, state: “See response to question XX.”

5. Include relevant sales media and product manuals. If providing an ACROBAT formatted manual, annotate the manual to indicate which material is applicable to the questions. If preferred, include Internet Web links to locations where animations/videos may be viewed.

6. If your sales media and/or manuals contain a restricted distribution statement, issue a release statement indicating that the restricted material may be distributed to Army personnel involved with this Market Investigation.

7. Spell out acronyms when used for the first time.

8. Clearly mark any proprietary information. If applicable the front page of your response package should state” “Proprietary Information Contained.” Provide a release statement indicating that the proprietary information may distributed to Army personnel involved with this Market Investigation.

Responses to this market investigation questionnaire should be sent to David S. Joley: david.s.joley.civ@mail.mil via AMRDEC SAFE at URL: https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/SAFE2/. You are requested to put "ANCHORAGE SYSTEM MARKET SURVEY RESPONSE" in the Description of File(s) section of the AMRDEC SAFE website. Any requests for clarifications of this Survey shall also be addressed to David S. Joley.

Any product literature that cannot be e-mailed may be sent to:

U.S. Army Contracting Command - Warren

CCTA-HCP-B

ATTN: David S. Joley, Mail Stop 416 6501 E. Eleven Mile Rd.

Warren, MI 48397-5000

Replies to this questionnaire must be received by close of business, 19 October 2018.

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) – QUESTIONAIRE

General

1. Manufacturer

a. Name

b. Mailing Address

c. Website

d. Commercial and Government Entity code (CAGE)

e. North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) number

f. Location of facility(s)

g. Business size and eligibility under U.S. Government socio-economic programs and preference.

h. Is your company located in a labor surplus area or a HUB Zone?

i. Does your company use a cost system that has been certified by the Defense Contract Audit Agency?

2. Personnel Responding to Questionnaire

a. Name

b. Title

c. Company Responsibility/Position

d. Telephone/Fax Numbers

e. E-Mail Address

3. System Description

a. Model/Part number

b. Description (Submit manual, media or other info)

4. Physical Characteristics

a. Maximum length/width of base

b. Maximum assembled height

c. Minimum assembled height

d. Maximum transportable height

e. Number of CBT loads for your system

f. Maximum weight per CBT load

g. Provide the following for each component of your system (packed for transport, if applicable):

· Dimensions

· Weight

· Quantity of each component

Security

1. Do you have a Facility Security Officer?

2. Does your company deal with International Trade Agreement Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) issues?

If yes, do you have current experience with technical assistance agreements?

3. Is your company foreign owned? If yes, fully or partially owned? If yes, what country?

4. Would the workforce on the prospective contract be United States citizens?

5. Does your company have experience with Army security regulations?

6. Has your company implemented an Operations Security plan?

7. Does your company have experience with a Program Protection plan?

8. Is your company currently able to transmit unclassified data in accordance with US Government data encryption requirements?

9. Does your company currently meet Army Network Control Information Technology security standards for data?

10. Does your company have the ability to operate and maintain a secure Army data collection site (manpower, estimated labor hours, and total payments)?

Production consideration

1. Do you currently produce a commercial tower that is compatible with the BSS anchorage system? Please provide any public media.

2. Do you have the expertise to design and capability to fabricate an improved tower compatible with the BSS anchorage system.

3. Are you willing to make design enhancements to your towers such as lighter weight or easier installation? Describe other design enhancements you may be capable of providing in the towers.

4. Is it possible to design a tower which has partial or fully automated deployment? Please provide details of your concepts.

5. Are your towers currently in production? How long have your towers been in production?

6. When was the last time your towers underwent a product upgrade? Is there a product upgrade planned in the next five years? Provide explanation.

7. Are your towers a commercial product as defined under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 2.101? Have your towers been sold to Government customers? Provide explanation, identifying examples of both private and Government customers as applicable.

8. What is the production lead-time after receipt of an order (days)?

9. What is your minimum and maximum production rate?

10. Would you be interested in a partnership arrangement with an Army maintenance depot? If yes, please describe the potential partnership.

COST

1. What is the approximate cost of your towers?

2. What is the total cost per Anchorage System, i.e. the Basic Issue Items, Special Tools, Instructions and Manuals? Please provide a cost breakdown.

3. What is your company’s economical order quantity?

4. What are your company’s top three most significant cost driving components?

5. Would you be willing to sell your system at a firm fixed price?

Performance Considerations

1. Describe the architecture of your towers.

2. How is the tower anchored? Are there any special anchoring preparations that are required for the soil?

3. Can the towers be used on both wet/dry gap such as the IRB and the DSB? Provide explanation.

4. Do soil conditions force any limitations on the towers? If so, list required soil conditions and limitations.

5. What distributed force can the tower withstand at maximum span?

6. What special tools are required for the installation and operation of your tower? Are all components capable of being carried by two men?

7. Will Material Handling Equipment (MHE) or construction equipment be required to move or assemble the towers? Explain.

8. Can the towers be exposed to hot, cold, wet, muddy and sandy environments?

9. Can the tower components be broken down to fit onto one flatrack?

10. Can the towers be strapped/secured onto a flat rack? Do the damage protection controls comply with (MIL-STD-810) for transport?

11. What type of training products do you have for your system? Does the system have computer based training? Does the system contain a quick reference guide of products?

12. What are the minimum and maximum height differences between the near and far banks which the towers can be used? (Ref. 4.2.5 Trilateral Design and Test Code for Military Bridging and Gap-Crossing Equipment).

13. What site preparation is required for the near and the far banks of the gap to install your towers?

14. How many people and how long will it take to install your towers ?

15. Do items in the system which require physical lifting comply with requirements outlined in (MIL-STD-1472)?

16. What type of joining processes will be used in the fabrication of your towers (EX: Welding (GMAW= Gas Metal Arc Welding, SMAW= Shielded Metal Arc Welding, RSW= Resistance Spot Welding, and FSW= Friction Stir Welding, etc), Adhesive bonding, bolts, etc)? What type of equipment do you have?

17. Do you have capabilities to automate your joining processes?

18. Do you use Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) techniques for fixtures that require geometry tolerance for a part?

Transportability

1. How many pallets or containers do the towers require for transportation?

2. When strapped to a flatrack, can the towers be transported and transloaded by the Common Bridge Transporter and the Palletized Load System Trailer?

3. Does the system have any limitations on its ability to be transported by rail, sea, highway, and air?

4. Describe how your towers can be configured for transportation on an M3 CROP.

5. What is the total weight of the tower? What materials is the tower made of?

Environmental

1. What is the temperature, wind, and water speed range that your towers can operate?

2. Explain how your tower is protected from corrosion.

3. What types of fuels, oils and other lubricants are required for the operation and sustainment of the tower?

4. Does the tower contain or require the use of asbestos, beryllium, cadmium, chromium (VI) compounds, class I or II ozone depleting substances, lead, mercury or radioactive materials? If known, please identify where or how each material is used on the system.

Service

1. What are the criteria and/or indicators used with your tower to determine when a component needs to be refurbished or discarded? Provide explanation.

2. What maintenance is required in both the field and the depot? Provide explanation addressing both types of maintenance and schedule.

3. What warranty do you provide for your system? Explain.

Safety

1. What processes does your organization incorporate to include Environment, Safety, and Occupational Health (ESOH), Safety/Occupational Health and Human Systems Integration into the engineering design of your products?

Quality

1. List the reliability, availability, and maintainability characteristics of the towers. Do these characteristics comply with RAM standards outlined by "GEIA-STD-0009 Reliability Program Standard for Systems Design Development and Manufacturing"

Survivability

1. What threat(s) is your tower designed to withstand if any (see AR 70-75)?

Data

1. Would your company provide technical data, including drawings, with rights sufficient to support the DoD repair parts management system and technical manuals? If so, what level of rights in that data would be provided?

2. Are there specific components that would have different data rights?

3. At approximately what cost would your company provide unlimited rights to the data?

4. Distinguish which components of your system have data rights restrictions and unlimited data rights.

other

1. What Standardization Agreement for NATO and other codes is your tower compliant with? Provide explanation.

2. What means are available to your customers to obtain spare parts for your towers? What is your support system for spare or replacement parts?

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