AILS Industry Day Charts - 15 May 2025.pdf

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Abrams Integrated Logistics Services (AILS) Industry Day Roxanna Genova-Lasecki Contracting Officer ACC/DTA

Version 3 As of 08 MAY 2025

Jaclyn “JJ” Beach Contract Specialist ACC/DTA

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Welcoming Remarks

Agenda Overview and Introductions Timing & Schedule Restrooms Emergency Exits Wi-Fi Information Phones & Noise Photography & Recording Questions & Interaction Food & Beverages Support

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Lisa Jones Branch Chief, Combat Systems Division

Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal

Jared Wysocki Deputy Product Manager - Abrams Production

Program Manager Abrams

Opening Remarks

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QR Code for Questions

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Industry Day Agenda

• 0730 - 0900: Registration and Networking

• 0900 - 0915: Welcome Senior Leaders / Opening Remarks

• 0915 - 0930: Introductions

• 0930 - 1030: Government AILS Presentation - PM Abrams Requirements

• 1030 - 1045: Break

• 1045 - 1130: Government AILS Presentation - Contractual Elements

• 1130 - 1145: Break

• 1145 - 1300: Q&A Session / Closing Remarks 5Distribution Statement A. Approved for

Government Presentation Agenda

• Government AILS Presentation - PM Abrams Requirements

• Total Package Fielding (TPF) and De-processing

• New Equipment Training (NET)

• Modification Work Orders (MWO)

• Field Service Representatives (FSR)

• Vehicle Maintenance

• Government Furnished Property (GFP) and Supply Support

• Government AILS Presentation - Contractual Elements

• Notional Schedule

• Contract Ordering Provisions

• Factors & Evaluation Criteria

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AILS Overview

• In support of the Program Executive Office Ground Combat Systems (PEO GCS), Program Manager (PM) Abrams, the Army Contracting Command- Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is proposing to Solicit and award a new Single Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract solicited under Full and Open Competition.

• The effort will include a FFP Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) for the phase in effort, of which the price of which will be defined by the awardee.

• The IDIQ minimum and maximums are as follows:

• Minimum 5-year quantity: 1 Lot for Phase In Period (FFP)

• Maximum 5-year quantity: 7,242,735 labor hours

• Maximum including 6-month optional extension: 7,967,009 labor hours

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PM Abrams Requirements

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Abrams Global Operations

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Abrams M1A2 SEPv2 & v3 Technologies

M1A2 SEPv2 - System Enhancement Package Version 2

• Weight – 72 tons

• Crew - 4

• Line Replaceable Units (LRUs)

• Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station low-profile (CROWS LP)

• Color displays with improved interfaces

• Updated operating system.

• Improved crew-compartment cooling

• New second generation thermal optics

• Abrams Reactive Armor

• TROPHY Countermeasure

M1A2 SEPv3 - System Enhancement Package Version 3

• Weight – 74 tons

• Crew - 4

• Line Replaceable Modules (LRMs)

• Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station low-profile (CROWS LP)

• Increased electrical power (amperage)

• Vehicle Health Management System (VHMS)

• Next Gen Armor Package (NGAP)

• Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)

• Improved Forward Looking Infrared (iFLIR)

• Abrams Reactive Armor

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C.10 - Total Package Fielding (TPF) & De-processing

• The contractor shall process TPF by preparing, taking inventory, and issuing a vehicle system to Gaining Units IAW AR 770-2 and DA PAM 770-2.

• Fielded material will be provided to the gaining unit at the Army Maintenance standards per AR 750-1.

• The contractor shall perform a baseline inspection based on the Technical Manuals (TMs) and correct all faults to meet the standards called out in AR 750-1.

• De-processing and hand-off occurs at sites, both CONUS and OCONUS, as determined by the Government and FMS customers.

• Once vehicle baseline inspection is completed, the contractor shall perform sustainment maintenance on the vehicle. Vehicles shall be made ready for issue and ship to the issue site.

• Quality Assurance (QA) shall be performed at all phases of the operation. At the fielding sight, the contractor and Government shall conduct the final QA review of the vehicles and correct any faults found before issue to assure the vehicle meets the Army Maintenance standard per AR 750-1 and is ready to operate.

• De-processing will be performed IAW procedures called out in the associated TM.

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Fielding Process

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C.11 - New Equipment Training (NET)

• The contractor shall provide certified instructor personnel to conduct NET and meet CONUS and OCONUS requirements.

• Responsibilities include recruit, hire, and process instructors in support of the contractor Abrams NET team.

Certification of instructors is required. Initial certification of individuals shall be done by a panel consisting of the Government Abrams NET Manager and the contractor NET site manager, or appointed representatives.

• The contractor shall be prepared to utilize existing materials, revising or creation of the structure of training and training materials to conduct Operator New Equipment Training (OPNET) and Field Maintenance New Equipment Training (FMNET).

• All instructors shall possess and maintain a civilian driver’s license.

• Instructors shall be trained on Training, Aids, Devices, Simulators, and Simulations (TADSS).

• The contractor shall be responsible for providing instructors with safety shoes, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), uniforms, hearing protection, and any other item required to perform their duties and comply with applicable safety and identifying regulations IAW with ISO 9000 or ISO 9001.

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NET Process

Attachment 006 NET Certification Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

FMNET starts the training process and moves through each phase until Complete.

Once FMNET is complete, OPNET starts moving through the Training phases until it reaches the end of phase 4. This ‘stair stepped” method allows for maintenance support throughout all training phases.

Abrams NET Training Process FMNET Phase 1 Basic

FMNET Phase 2 Train the Trainer

FMNET Phase 3 Certification

FMNET Phase 4 Oversight

OPNET Phase 1 Basic

OPNET Phase 2 Train the Trainer

OPNET Phase 3 Cert./Gunnery

OPNET Phase 4 Oversight

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Field Maintenance Training Model

Maintainers will receive training on all areas of the tank. The FMNET team provides training on the following subject areas.

Course Intro (Classroom) Safety

Description and Function of Systems and Components

Perform Interactive Fault Isolation Tests

Data and Power management

AGT 1500 engine

Fire control systems

Under Armor Auxiliary Power Unit

CROWS LP

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FMNET Structure

Field Maintenance training consists of four phases.

1) Phase 1 teaches basic maintenance procedures associated with the duties of an Abrams tank mechanic.

2) Phase 2 reviews all subjects, focuses on a train the trainer concept and prepares the student for a future instructor position.

3) Phase 3 is the certification process where students are evaluated on their ability to train others on the material they have been taught.

4) Phase 4 is the first actual training session where the students are now the training instructors. FMNET instructors provide assistance and oversite during this last phase of training.

FMNET, Phase 1 Unit Maintenance FMNET, Phase 2

Train the trainer

Certify the trainer

FMNET, Phase 3

FMNET, Phase 4 Observe (Oversite) the trainer

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Operator Level Training Model Phase II (OPNET)

Drivers Station Operation Operate Rear View Sensor System (RVSS) Operate Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) Operate Hull/Turret Position (HTP) Maintain Batteries, Maintain Battery Monitoring Unit

(BMS)

PMCS / Troubleshooting Driving Course Prep to Fire Checks Evaluation

Loaders Station Prepare Loaders Station for Operation Operate Loaders Display (LDU) Install/Remove Ruggedized Portable Storage Device

(RPSD)

Operate Ammo Count View Effective Full Charge (EFC) Values Vehicle Systems and C3 Mode

IETM

PMCS / Troubleshooting Ammunition Data Link (ADL) Service Breechblock Prep to Fire Checks Evaluation

Commander Station Prepare Commander Station Line Replaceable Unit Health Status Operate CITV Setup / Operate CROWS LP Operate Inertial Navigation Unit (INU) Operate Digital C3 Systems Prepare CREW III system for Operations EFC Values Enter Embedded Training Mode Operate APU Operate Internal Training Port PMCS / Troubleshooting Perform Prep to Fire Checks Evaluation

Gunner’s Station Prepare Gunner Station Perform Ammunition Data Link Test Gun/Turret Drive Health Test Fire Control System Calibration PMCS / Troubleshooting AACs Prep to Fire Checks Evaluation

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OPNET Structure

Operator level training also consists four phases.

1) Phase 1 teaches tank crewmen how to operate all stations of the vehicle.

2) Phase 2 reviews all subjects, focuses on a train the trainer concept and prepares the student for a future as an operator instructor.

3) Phase 3 is the certification process where students are evaluated on their ability to train others on the material they have been taught. A live fire gunnery density is also included in this training model and usually falls between Phase 2 and Phase 3.

4) Phase 4 is the first actual training session where the students are now the training instructors.

Government OPNET instructors provide assistance and oversite during this last phase of operator training in the same manner at the FMNET plan.

OPNET, Phase 1 Operator training OPNET, Phase 2

Train the trainer

Certify the trainer

OPNET, Phase 3 OPNET, Phase 4

Observe (Oversite) the trainer

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C.9 - Modification Work Order (MWO)

• The contractor shall perform Modifications to the Abrams Family of Vehicles (FoV) IAW AR 750-10 1-6, AR 770-2 and DA PAM 770-2.

• Contractor MWO personnel shall be skilled at inspecting vehicles, utilizing a Government provided inspection checklist developed from current US Army Technical Manuals (TMs) covering the Abrams tank and sub systems, to determine whether or not they are capable of receiving proposed MWO’s.

• Knowledge required to diagnose faults, install and troubleshoot software/firmware updates.

• Knowledge of Item Unique Identification (IUID) policies IAW AR 700-145 and provide feedback to soldiers and civilians on proposed fixes prior to installation of the MWO’s.

• When required for MWO installation, the contractor shall provide certified welders qualified to weld on armor IAW MIL-STD 3040.

• Annual certifications will be held at the Government provided facility for Welding School (Building B) in Belton,TX).

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More stalls = higher throughput

Less stalls = lower throughput

Contractor Team

AO

Typical MWO Footprint

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Induction Inspections Vehicle Prep MWOs Applied

Function Check

QA/QCJoint Handoff

Unit Repair

Checklist & DA2404

MWO Process

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Abrams v3 MWO Example

• Phase I: Planning & Prep

• Contractor advance team arrives on Fort Stewart to begin induction inspections.

• Full contractor mod team arrives and establishes its footprint within the facility.

• Phase II: Pre-Induction Checks

• The brigade shall “feed the beast”, provide tanks to contractor mod team for inspections, and rapidly repair any deficiencies identified during induction checks.

• Phase III: Mod Installation

• As tanks are accepted into the mod program, contractor mod teams shall perform installation of MWOs included in the brief. Upon completion of MWO installation, contractor will perform a power on/safety check ensuring tank is operational prior to joint handoff to gaining unit.

• Phase IV: Recovery

• Post MWO effort, gaining unit will perform a joint review with contractor mod team prior to signing for tank and returning it back to respective motor pool.

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PM Abrams – MWO Responsibilities

• Government - PM Abrams

• Manage, monitor and coordinate mod efforts between all parties (AR 750-10)

• Identify any shortages owed to the unit post mod completion

• Ensure that application of all modifications are recorded (MMIS) post modification

• Establish Memorandum of Agreement

• Provide 2404’s to Command

• Provide hard copy -10 series, L.O and

Hand Receipt manuals, IETM Disks

• Provide ROC drill / IPR

• Contractor

• Performs Pre-Induction Inspection - GO/NO GO

(Checklist compiled from -10/-23 TMs)

• Preps and Applies ALL mods to Abrams

• Conducts Quality Assurance Inspection

• Post Mod

• 2408-5/MMIS upon completion

• 90 days after MWO complete

• Contractor to provide training on the tank to the unit of MWOs currenting being installed

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C.7 - Field Service Representatives (FSRs)

• FSRs shall provide technical advice and assistance to vehicle users and maintainers, and if needed, the FSR’s may perform hands-on maintenance for the purpose of providing instruction and advice to both Soldier and civilian maintainers.

• In providing this support, the FSR may reference Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM), original equipment manufacturer (OEM) procedures, or best commercial practices.

• FSRs shall be capable of providing on the job training as part of their duties.

• FSRs shall be capable of providing CONUS and OCONUS support to units.

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C.8 - Vehicle Maintenance

• Contractor mechanic personnel shall assist Government personnel with vehicle maintenance of tracked combat vehicles (tank).

• The contractor maintenance teams shall work with Government and FMS customers (as required) in support of Abrams missions at CONUS and OCONUS locations.

• The contractor mechanic shall assist with analyzing malfunctions; rebuilding and maintaining power equipment; operating, inspecting, dismantling or reassembling machines or equipment;

using hoists, cranes, hand tools; examining parts for damage or excessive wear; using micrometers and gauges; replacing defective subassemblies; and testing overhauled equipment to insure operating efficiency.

• The contractor shall ensure they have adequate number of personnel trained on Hazardous Material (HAZMAT), fuel handling, and environmental restrictions and regulations to maintain operations at multiple locations concurrently.

• The contractor maintenance teams will be provided space and resources by the requesting Government/FMS customer to accomplish the required tasks.

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C.5 GFP & C.13 Supply Support

• Government Furnished Property (GFP):

• GFP will be managed and controlled by the Government. This equipment/material will be issued on a by mission/requirement basis and returned to the Government upon completion.

• GFP will be provided by the Government on a by-mission basis IAW Attachment 0002.

• Contractor shall be responsible for its own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and general maintenance tools required to perform the scope.

• Supply Support:

• Contractor shall track orders, receiving, issuing, stocking, storing, kitting and inventorying of equipment and materials in the possession of Government or contractor in support of PM Abrams mission requirements.

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Notional Schedule

Market Research: December 2023 (ONGOING)

Industry Day: 15 May 2025

Target Request for Proposal: Summer 2025

Proposal Submission Deadline: Fall 2025

Source Selection Evaluation: Winter 2025

Target Award: Spring 2026

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Contract Ordering Provisions

• B.3 Order Pricing will be based on the Ordering Period the order is issued, utilizing the labor rate schedules listed in Section B.

• H.1 Additional Ordering Provisions

• H.1.1 Labor hours will be awarded for TOs, which can either be Term or Completion efforts

• H.1.2 Prior to issuance of a TO, the contractor will review a draft TO provided by the Contracting Officer and shall deliver a BOE estimating the ODC/Travel commensurate with the TO within 10 business days of receipt of the draft TO. Pricing for each TO will be determined using a Government technical review of the contractors proposed BOE for ODC/Travel and resultant negotiations.

• H.1.2.1 Travel and ODCs shall be proposed on a cost no fee basis and will be negotiated at the TO level

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Abrams ILS Evaluation Factors (DRAFT)

• There are three evaluation factors:

1) Experience

2) Cost / Price

3) Small Business Participation

Experience Factor (L.4.1)

Cost / Price Factor (L.4.2)

Small Business Participation Factor (L.4.3)

SOURCE SELECTION SENSITIVE – SEE FAR 2.101 & 3.104

• Experience will evaluate the following 4 areas:

1) Total Package Fielding (TFP) and De-Processing

2) New Equipment Training (NET)

3) General Maintenance

4) Modification Work Orders (MWO)

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L.4.1 - Experience Factor (DRAFT)

• Experience Matrix (Attachment 0019)

• Submission Limits: The offeror is limited to only proposing two submission for each criteria consideration. See L.4.1.6.4.1 for further submission limitations for proposed submissions performed by proposed key subcontractors.

• Each proposed submission must have been performed by the offeror as the prime contractor, unless otherwise allowed by L.4.1.6

• The Government will only consider recent experience in the evaluation. Recent experience is defined as tasks completed on a recent Contract (as defined by L.4.1.2.1 above). Recent Contract(s) are those performed within five years of the date of issuance of this RFP.

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L.4.1.4 - Experience Factor- Criteria Considerations (DRAFT)

• Consideration #1: Performance of Total Package Fielding (TPF)

• Consideration #2: Performance of New Equipment Training (NET)

• Consideration #3: General Maintenance (both scheduled and unscheduled)

• Consideration #4: Performance of MWO installation processes

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L.4.1.4 (a) Consideration #1 (DRAFT)

Performance of TPF and De-processing Experience:

• Two or more fielding missions, at different locations simultaneously, for military ground combat or tactical vehicles across a consecutive 12-month period to ensure vehicle is fully operational IAW the AR 750.

• Activities performed IAW AR 770-2 and DA PAM 770-2 for this effort involve: conducting handoff to unit(s), warehouse supply support, inventory management, handling baseline inspection and correct faults, perform sustainment/routine maintenance as needed, de-processing vehicles (inspection, transit damage repair, cleanliness, unscheduled maintenance, install of mission equipment packages), execution of loading /offloading /movement of vehicle, to include rail and port operations, and vehicle /shipping of equipment, material, packing and assembly of TPF packages (e.g. BII, COEI, AAL, TMs, and ASL).

• A key subcontractor for this consideration must represent a minimum of 25% of the total labor cost (no fee) per ordering period, for all five ordering periods across CONUS/CONUS-OT and OCONUS for the following labor categories: Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Material Handling Specialist, and Supply/Procurement Specialist.

• M.4.1.1.2.1 The Government may give an additional strength(s) for experience that involved deployment to perform on military ground combat or tactical vehicles at locations in CENTCOM, EUCOM, PACOM, or AFRICOM in durations of at least 6 months.

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L.4.1.4 (b) Consideration #2 (DRAFT)

Performance of NET Experience:

• Conducted on military ground combat or tactical vehicles at two or more locations, concurrently, on at least a combined 100 vehicles, or at least a combined 300 users trained, in a consecutive 12-month period.

• NET training activities involve the scheduling and conduct of both full vehicle OPNET and FMNET utilizing the Government provided POI, package and delivery of course material, provide necessary recommendation/analysis for updates to the POI, and performing any necessary vehicle repairs during course instruction.

• A key subcontractor for this consideration must represent a minimum of 25% of the total labor cost (no fee) per ordering period, for all five ordering periods across CONUS/CONUS-OT and OCONUS for the following labor categories: Instructor-Supervisor and Instructor.

• M.4.1.1.2.2 The Government may give an additional strength(s) for experience that involved NET activities on military ground combat or tactical vehicles on significantly higher quantities of vehicles or users trained if it is determined that such excess of quantity(s) provides additional benefit and risk reduction.

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L.4.1.4 (c) Criteria Consideration #3 (DRAFT)

General Maintenance (both Scheduled and Unscheduled)

• The knowledge and use of technical manuals or IETMS, of at least a combined total of 350 military ground combat or tactical vehicles, performed at four or more locations concurrently, both within the United States and internationally across a consecutive 12-month period, ensuring vehicles are maintained to the AR 750-1 and maintenance records maintained as per DA PAM 750-8.

• A key subcontractor for this consideration must represent a minimum of 25% of the total labor cost (no fee) per ordering period, for all five ordering periods across CONUS /CONUS-OT and OCONUS for the following labor categories: Heavy Equipment Mechanic.

• M.4.1.1.2.3 The Government may give an additional strength(s) for general maintenance experience that involved significantly higher quantities of military ground combat or tactical vehicles and/or locations if it is determined that such excess of quantity(s) provides additional benefit and risk reduction.

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Performance of MWO installation processes:

• IAW AR 750-10 on at least 100 military ground combat or tactical vehicles, in a consecutive 12 month period that involve an installation time of a minimum of 80 man-hours per vehicle. MWOs installations must have involved hardware installation, and may also include welding or software updating, downloading and/or troubleshooting. This process also involves pre-installation inspection process based upon the vehicles technical manual to determine system functionality/ability to accept MWO prior to MWO installation and formal reporting of completed MWO installations.

• Key subcontractor for this consideration must represent a minimum of 25% of the total labor cost (no fee) per ordering period, for all five ordering periods across CONUS /CONUS-OT and OCONUS for the following labor categories: MWOs, Welder, and Software.

L.4.1.4 (d) Criteria Consideration #4 (DRAFT)

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L.4.2 - Cost / Price Factor (DRAFT)

• The Cost/Price Factor includes five parts, as follows:

1) Prime Offeror Attachment 0015 - Government Format Pricing Model (GFPM)

2) Subcontractors Attachment 0016 - Government Format Pricing Model Subcontractors (GFPM-Subs)

3) Prime Offeror and Subcontractors - Cost Narrative including Basis of Estimate for all proposed costs.

4) Prime Offeror - Offeror Format Pricing Model (OFPM) IAW the Offerors normal accounting practices.

5) Prime Offeror and Subcontractors - Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract

Management Agency (DCMA) information.

• The Government has established direct labor rate floor rates that, by definition, are realistic. The floor rates are within the GFPM by Ordering Period and are mainly driven by wage determination rates established by the DOL.

• The Government established direct labor floor rates are for evaluation purposes only and are not contractually binding. A successful offeror is allowed to hire and retain employees at salaries and resultant direct labor rates below the floor rates, but at or above any required Wage Determination rates established by the DOL (where applicable).

• The offeror’s proposal calculates its FBLR ceilings as calculated within the prime offeror’s proposal and GFPM.

Ceilings rates are contractually binding. The successful contractor cannot exceed prime and subcontractor ceiling rates in performance.

• The Cost / Price Factor sections along with the instructions in the GFPM instructs offerors the level of detail determined necessary to evaluate proposals of this magnitude.

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QUESTIONS

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Additional Resources

Competition Management Office Rachel Capaldi, Command Advocate for Competition

Office: 571-588-9314

Email: rachel.a.capaldi.civ@army.mil

Small Business Program Office Elizabeth Colpaert, Small Business Professional

Main Line: 520-945-1041

Office Email: usarmy.detroit.tacom.mbx.lcmc-osbp@army.mil

Email: elizabeth.a.colpaert.civ@army.mil

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Additional Questions or Comments

We want to hear from you!

Please send us any follow-up questions or comments regarding this brief or todays discussion NLT18 May 2025:

Jaclyn Beach ACC-DTA Contract Specialist jaclyn.j.beach.civ@army.mil

Roxanna Genova-Lasecki ACC-DTA Contracting Officer roxanna.m.genova-lasecki.civ@army.mil

Please continue to monitor sam.gov for additional answers and updates on AILS

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CLOSING REMARKS

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