Abrams System Technical Support (STS) and Sustainment System Technical Support (SSTS) Follow-On   2

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Army Contracting Command Detroit (ACC-DTA) intends to award a new Cost Plus Fixed-Fee (CPFF) contract to General Dynamics Land Systems (CAGE code 7W356) for the procurement of up to 5.9M hours for the continuing need for engineering and logistic support to maintain the current level of expertise and efficiencies supporting the Abrams Tank Fleet throughout the acquisition life cycle. The Engineering portion will be a base year and four option years and the Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) portion will be a base year and two option years.

The STS Engineering support includes:
Configuration Management
Field Problem Analysis
Design and Development of both domestic and FMS Abrams platform improvements and enhancements
Investigation and Trade Studies
System Integration consisting of human factors of safety and ergonomics
Reliability Availability Maintainability (RAM)
Verification Testing
Safety Engineering
Platform Cybersecurity
Software Development & Support
Packaging Development
Technical Data Package (TDP) Maintenance
Quality Assurance
Obsolescence Management and Resolution
Depot Logistics Engineering
Technical Data Provisioning
Technical Manual Publications
Packaging and Packing Preservation
Modification Work Order (MWO) efforts for Development

The Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) for both fielded and sustainment vehicles includes:
MWO efforts for hardware installation in the field
New Equipment Training (NET)
FSRs and Field Service Technicians (FSTs)
Material Fielding Team (MFT)
Fielding and De-processing

In addition, contractor FSRs and FSTs are included to provide technical expertise and maintenance to the Government Materiel Fielding Team and may be located with various Army units, both within the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS). These contractor personnel will perform vehicle inspections, perform maintenance, assist and provide guidance with vehicle repairs up to the 10/20 standard to include mandatory replacement parts, and advise Government personnel on operations, maintenance, and parts supply.

For the proposed contract action, the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(A). All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, for consideration by ACC-DTA. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract is solely within the discretion of the Government. Contact John Finn at john.j.finn75.civ@mail.mil for information requests.