RFI-MTS_Services.DOC

SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1D – Information Technology Services General Information

Document Type:

Request for Information

Solicitation Number:

W91CRB-19-R-0071

Posted Date:

12 August 2019

Response Date:

21 August 2019 Classification Code:

D – Information technology services, including telecommunications services NAICS Code:

811219, Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

Set Aside:

None Contracting Office Address U.S. army contracting command – aberdeen proving ground

6515 integrity court

Aberdeen proving ground, md 21005-3013 Description THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY – This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. Solicitations are not available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the United States Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the United States Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the United States Government. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Army Single Face to Industry (ASFI). It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

The US Army Contracting Command is exploring options for Contractor support of four MTS Systems test rigs at the US Army Aberdeen Test Center. These are the Littoral Warfare Environment (LWE), Roadway Simulator (RWS), Vehicle Durability Simulator (VDS), and the Bridge Crossing Simulator (BCS). The Contractor would provide the necessary personnel, parts, tools, and materials to perform troubleshooting and repairs, calibration, hardware and software upgrades, and scheduled and emergency repairs of the test rigs. All hardware and software must be compatible with the systems and technicians must be qualified to work on each system.

ACC-APG is seeking the following information:

1. Respondents shall describe how they would propose to successfully perform each of these services, assuming that all services provided by Respondent would be accomplished in accordance with all applicable U.S. laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. In particular, Respondent is requested to describe calibration procedure for MTS Swift model 40 and 50 wheel force transducers as well as model 670.67B-03 and 670.67B-04 load cells.

2. Respondents shall describe their familiarity and past experience with computer controlled hydraulic control systems and MTS Systems hardware and software.

3. Respondents shall specify experience ordering and installing MTS software and hardware, and experience conducting scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of MTS systems.

4. Potential Respondents shall describe proposed financial plans, including, if appropriate, the manner in which charges levied for services rendered would be derived.

Respondents shall not be obligated to provide the services described herein and it is understood by the United States Government that the cost estimates provided as a result of this request are “best” estimates only.

The response date for this market research is August 21, 2019. No collect calls will be accepted. All responses to this RFI may be submitted via e-mail to esther.casari.civ@mail.mil no later than 2:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time.