Metal Working and Machine Shop Set (MWMSS) Tool Load

Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI) is conducting MARKET RESEARCH to identify potential sources capable of providing various non-complex, commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) tooling and foam inserts/assemblies for the Metal Working and Machine Shop Set (MWMSS) Tool Load in support of Rock Island Arsenal Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (RIA-JMTC) MWMSS Shelter program. 

A complete Technical Data Package is provided as attached.

Program Background:  The MWMSS is an assemblage of machinist cutting, measuring, and welding equipment integrated into a one-sided expandable, 8’ X 8’ X 20” mobile shelter.  The MWMSS was designed to support Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 91E that combined the previous 44E (Machinist) and 44B (Metalworker/Welder) positions.  The MWMSS is deployed to units to sustain maintenance functions in the field.

ACC-RI is looking for interested vendors who are capable of providing the Foam assembly and associated tools as described in the attached TDP. 

Interested vendors shall provide evidence of their capabilities that best fit the identified needs.  At a minimum, interested vendors shall provide the following as evidence:

                *Company Name and POC Name

                *Company CAGE CODE/DUNS Number

                *Company /POC Contact Phone Number

                *POC Email Address

                *List of capabilities and suggested products

                *Warranty information (if applicable)

                *Estimated delivery lead time(s) and/or monthly delivery capacities

Response shall be sent to the Contract Specialist:  Email: sabrina.l.lowe.civ@mail.mil

RESPONSE DATE: 10 FEBRUARY 2021

This information is being requested as MARKET RESEARCH ONLY. 

This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or an announcement for a forthcoming solicitation, nor is it a request seeking Vendors to be placed on a solicitation mailing list.  No Solicitation document exists at this time.   Any/all information gathered as result of this Market Research –Request for Information (RFI) will strictly be used to determine industry’s current capabilities and availability.  Response to this RFI is voluntary and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with submitting/providing information to the Government.