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U--To determine potential sources capable of providing training services on construction engineering (OB1958561) (2007-12-05)

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS OR QUOTES. The following is a
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE for companies who are able to perform the functions
described herein. This synopsis neither constitutes a Request for Proposal,
nor does it restrict the Go vernment to an ultimate acquisition approach. This
synopsis should not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any
purpose. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. In the event
a solicitation is developed, it will be assigned a formal Request for Proposal
(RFP) number and the announcement will be published on Federal Business
Opportunities (FBO) NAICS: 621111; Standard Business Size: $6.5M This Sources
Sought Synopsis is in support of a market survey being conducted by the Army
Contracting Agency, Directorate of Contracting at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
to determine potential sources capable of providing training services on
construction en gineering equipment, to include instructors, equipment and all
necessary equipment maintenance and service at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
All construction equipment provided as part of the instructional service
should match as closely as possible, the c onstruction equipment currently in
use by the US Army at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. The governments primary
emphasis for the instructional construction equipment is the operator controls
configuration. Operator controls of provided equipment should ma tch as
closely as possible those of the equipment currently in use by the US Army at
Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. See descriptions below. It should be assumed
that no government maintenance facilities are available to the vendor for the
maintenance of eq uipment. All student materials will be provided by the
government. All classroom facilities, instructional devices/automation, and
required support items will be provided by the government. All fuel for
equipment will also be provided by the government. Course #1. US Army 21E10
Heavy Construction Equipment Operators Course. Training services must be in
accordance with the approved Program of Instruction (POI) for the US Army
21E10 Heavy Construction Equipment Operators Course. . 1. The US Army
Caterpillar D7G Crawler Tractor (Bulldozer). Instructor hours: 60, student
load: 30-35, student to equipment ratio: 1:2, instructor to student ratio: 1:6
a. Caterpillar model 3306, 6 cylinders, in line, turbo charged, diesel
driven. Produces 200 horsepower at 2000 RPM's b. Medium Drawbar Pull c.
Drawbar pull 35,000lbs (15,890 kg) d. Ground pressure 10.3 lbs/in
(71.01 kps) e. Ground clearance 13.7 in (34.798 cm) f. Capable of negotiating
slopes Fore and Aft 45 degrees or Side 35 degrees g. Straight Blade, Tilt
12 inches (30.48 cm) left or right of center, Pitch blade forward or back 10
degrees 2. The US Army Caterpillar 130G Motorized Road Grader. Instructor
hours: 60, student load: 30-35, student to equipment ratio: 1:2, instructor
to student ratio: 1:6 a. Four cylinder diesel engine b. Six speeds
forward and reverse c. 9 control levers in the cab all configured around the
steering wheel d. Capable of scarifying operations with scarifier log
located between front tires and moldboard e. 12 ft moldboard with float
control f. Articulated steering g. Locking differential, tandem rear
wheels 3. The US Army Caterpillar 621B Motorized Scraper. Instructor
hours: 40, student load: 30-35, student to equipment ratio: 1:2, instructor to
student ratio: 1:6 a. Self-propelled b. 14-18 Cubic Yard capacity. c.
Double-acting hydraulics for positive cutting edge penetration, apron
closure and material ejection. d. Engine model 3406, provides 330 HP
flywheel power e. Automatic fuel injection timing advance for
performance at all RPM. f. Transmission is eight speeds forward. g.
Brakes are air actuated, cam-operated with expanding shoes. 4. The US
Army Case MW24C Bucket Loader. Instructor hours: 40, student load: 30-35,
student to e quipment ratio: 1:2, instructor to student ratio: 1:6 a. 2 1/2
CU Loader b. Needs to have a ROPS system c. Frame steering with 4X4 d.
4 in 1 multi-purpose bucket 5. The US Army rM1090 Dump Truck.
Instructor hours: 40, student load: 30-35, student to equipment ratio: 1:2,
instructor to student ratio: 1:6 a. Vehicle Model M1090 b. Cab
3-Man, cab-over-engine c. Tires Super singles with CTIS d.
Length 283 inch (7,182 mm) e. Height 112 inch (2,845 mm) f.
Width 96 inch (2,438 mm) g. Wheel Base 161 inch (4,100 mm) h.
Curb Weight (No Kits, Crew, Fuel) 21,978 lb (9,969 kg i. Ground
Clearance Loaded 22 inch (559 mm) j. Approach Angle 40o k.
Departure Angle Standard 44o l. Steering Wheel Adjustable,
tilt and telescopic m. Steering Type Power assist n. Caterpillar, Diesel, 6-
Cylinder 6.6 L, turbocharged and after cooled o. Rating 290 hp
(216 kW) @ 2600 rpm, EPA-certified p. Governor Mechanical q. Fuel
Diesel, DF-2, JP-4, JP-8, V V-F-800 r. Oil 18 qt
(17 L) (MIL-L-2104D, MIL-L-46167) s. Cooling Water, radiator t. Fan
Engine-driven, clutch-type u. Transmission Allison Fully
automatic, electronically controlled i. Speeds 7 speeds, automatic/select ii.
Full-time All-wheel Drive Integral transfer case with locking
interaxle differential iii. Normal Operation 30% torque front
wheels, 70% torque rear wheels iv. Off-Road (locked diff.) Equal speed
front-to-rear v. Oil 31.8 qt (30 L) (MIL-L-2104D, MIL-L-
46167) vi. Wheel End Ratio 2:1 vii. Overall Axle Gear Ratio 7.8:1
v. Front Axel Steering Angle 35o w. Brakes Air-activated,
internal expansion (wedge) x. Tire Inflation System Eaton Electronic (cab-
mounted) controls - Highway - Cross-country - Sand/Mud/Snow - Emergency
y. Dump Bed Construction Welded steel, 5 cu yd (4 m3), 10,000 lb (4,536
kg) capacity Course #2. US Army 21J10 General Construction Equipment
Operators Course. Training services must be provided in accordance with the
approved Program of Instruction (POI) for the US Army 21E10 Heavy Construction
Equipment Operators Course. 1. The US Army John Deer 230LCR Hydraulic
Excavator (HYEX). Instructor hours: 40, student load: 6-10, student to
equipment ratio: 1:2, instructor to student ratio: 1:6 a. 170 horse
power b. 12 foot dipper arm c. Hydraulic thumb d. Quick
disconnect bucket assembly 2. The US Army AT422 Crane. (GROVE). Instructor
hours: 72, student load: 6-10, student to equipment ratio: 1:2 instructor to
student ratio 1:4 a. Approximately 22 Ton Capacity b. Hydraulic
crane (joy stick operated in superstructure) c. 27 70 Boom d. Four
lift capabilities (360? on Outriggers, 360? on Rubber, Defined arch and Pick&
Carry) e. Four Steering Modes (Front Wheel Steering, Rear Wheel
Steering, Four Wheel Steering & Crab Steering) Questions the government would
like answered: 1. What is the availability of suitable equipment (as
close as possible to the current Army equipment) in sufficient numbers to meet
the need and if like items are not available, what types are? Detailed
information related to operator controls and other e quipment specifications
are requested if they deviate from current Army items. 2. What is the
lead time required from contract award to start-up. The government is very
time constrained for this need and rapid start up would be required in the
event of any future possible contract award. 3. What is the rough order of
magnitude cost for the provision of these services over 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 years?
4. What recommendations would industry offer the government in the most
efficient ways to offer a contract of this nature. The Army Contracting
Agency, Directorate of Contracting at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, is seeking
businesses to submit a capability statement which must address all
requirements stated herein. Particular attention should be given to
describing how the s ervices being offered would be provided in terms of
contract performance strategies. Any information submitted by respondents to
this Sources Sought is strictly voluntary. The Government will not pay for
any information that is submitted by respondents to this Sources Sought. The
Government requests interested offerors submit one (1) c opy of their
capability response no later than 4:00 p.m., Central Standard Time, on
December 10, 2008 to the following address: Directorate Of Contracting, Attn:
Judy I. Mathis, 561 Iowa Avenue, Fort Leonard Wood, MO. 65473, or electronic
submittals in MS Word or Adobe Acrobat format addressed to
[Please use the link below] not later than December 10, 2008. Please direct
any questions on this announcement to Ms. Judy I. Mathis at the afore
mentioned email address.

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