J -- 49 SOURCES SOUGHT FOR A PORTABLE SELF-CONTAINERIZED TIRE CHANGER WORKSHOP AND TIRE CHANGER W/O CONTAINER

Notice Date

May 15, 2001

Contracting Office

U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, Acquisition Center (AMSTA-AQ-DE), Warren, MI 48397-5000

ZIP Code

48397-5000

Solicitation Number

N/A

Point of Contact

Ms. Blondean Irving, Logistician/Procurement Analyst, (810) 574-8369

E-Mail Address

click here to contact the Procurement Analyst (Ms. (irvingb@tacom.army.mil)

Description

This Sources Sought Market Survey is seeking to identify potential suppliers for a Portable Self Containerized Tire Changer Workshop, and Tire Changer w/o Container to include installation services for the U.S. Marine Corps, Family of Light Armored Vehicles. Estimated quantities are 14 each and are subject to change, as we are only in the planning stages. Response to this Market Survey is due June 15, 2001. This Market Survey does not constitute a request for proposals and is not to be construed as a commitment by TACOM Warren. The Portable Self Containerized Tire Changer Workshop must have but is not limited to the following requirement characteristics and capabilities: Tire Type: a. Tire type: Manufacturer, Michelin, model XL, radial tubeless, steel-belted, size: 11" x 16" (capable to change tube-type or tubeless tires ) b. Tire Inserts: Manufacturer, Hutchinson; model ,VPPV-1(TLMO); type: puncture proof liner c. Tire load maximum capacity: 4400 4520.0 pounds d. Max Inflation Pressure: 80.0 e. Maximum tire diameter: 83" f. Service Type and thread design: Off the road dozer traction g. Tire strength: 10 ply rating h. Material: Rubber, natural i. Min/Max wheel diameter: With rim diameters from 15" up to 44" and up to 40" wide j. Wheels: Manufacturer, Michelin; model, FR; type ,three piece; Rim Size, 16" x 6.50" Other k. Must be Portable Self-Containerized (approx. Dem. 19.3' x 7.6' x 7.31'). l. Must be able to assemble/disassemble of tires and wheel rims in the container workshop m. Overall task time for one assembly, one man, not to exceed 30 minutes n. Associated support equipment and special tools SHALL be part of the workshop o. Must be capable of handling other tire sizes up to 20 in. p. Must be capable of converting power to U.S 110/220 volts (e.g. 110 v 20 Amp 60Hz U.S) without compromising performance. Responses should provide detailed information about the Portable Self-Containerized Tire Changer Workshop, and Tire Changer w/o Container including detailed technical description, NSN/P/Ns, estimate costs, etc. The response should identify any previous contract (s), (contract number, dollar amount, POC's, program description, etc). All Interested firms, regardless of the size are encouraged to respond. Responses should be short and concise as possible, and should be sent via email to: irvingb@tacom.army.mil, Attn: Ms. Blondean Irving, AMSTA-LC-AL-M, Warren, MI 48397-5000

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010517/JSOL018.HTM (W-135 SN50M146)