Field Service Representative (FSR) and Instructor support for the Mine Resistant and Ambush Protected (MRAP) Cougar Family of Vehicles (FoVs)

Purpose



This request is for planning purposes, and does not constitute an Invitation for Bid, Request for Proposal, Solicitation, Request for Quote, or an indication the Government will contract for the items contained in the RFI. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any cost associated with submission of the information being requested.



The purpose of this RFI is to receive feedback from industry regarding the following and is in support of market research. The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is seeking interested sources capable of providing Field Service Representative (FSR) and Instructor support for the Mine Resistant and Ambush Protected (MRAP) Cougar Family of Vehicles (FoVs).

The FSRs serve as MRAP Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for maintenance, maintenance guidance, supply reports, On-the-Job Training (OJT), and logistics support.



The FSRs shall be qualified and skilled in:

• Instructions

• Vehicle operations

• Maintenance

• Troubleshooting

• Repair process (remove and replace Government Furnished Equipment (GFE))

• Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS)

• Warranty actions

• Assist in the collection of Operator (Crew) and Intermediate (Field) Level Maintenance and vehicle usage data.



The vendor shall be responsible for recruiting, hiring, and preparing prospective FSR candidates for deployment to support the MRAP Cougar FoVs.



Background



The MRAP vehicles are a family of armored vehicles that have been deployed to commands, various units, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), and Combat Engineer teams with survivable ground mobility platforms.

MRAP vehicles are armored with a blast resistant underbody designed to protect the crew from mine blasts, fragmentary, and direct weapons fire. The Cougar MRAP FoV consists of different categories, Category (CAT) I and CAT II. CAT I vehicles support operations in an urban environment and other restricted/confined spaces including: mounted patrols, reconnaissance, communications, and command and control missions. CAT II vehicles provide a reconfigurable vehicle that is capable of supporting multi-mission operations such as convoy lead, troop transport, EOD, ambulance, and combat engineering.



Submission Instructions and Format



Interested firms are invited to respond to this Sources Sought Notice by providing the following information:



(1) Name and address of applicant/company (Corporate/Principal Office)



(2) Name, telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address of point of contact



(3) General Service Administration (GSA) contract number (if applicable)



(4) CAGE Code and DUNS Number



(5) Business type (Small, Large, etc.)



(6) White paper providing capabilities and relevant past performance.



Please do not submit proposals at this time.

The Government is only seeking sources/information for market research at this time to determine the availability of commercial capabilities in the described areas. Proprietary data will be protected when so designated. Acknowledgement of receipt will not be made. Availability of any formal solicitation will be announced separately. The Government will not pay for any materials provided in response to this Sources Sought Notice or any follow-up information requests. Submittals will not be returned to the sender. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.



Submission shall be no more than three (3) pages, excluding cover sheet, single-spaced, 8.5 x 11 paper, 1 inch margin, and no smaller than 12 point type and compatible with MS Office Word or Adobe PDF format.





This RFI should be submitted by email to Alicia.Sims@usmc.mil