A--Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle System Development and Demonstration

The Direct Reporting Program Manager Advanced Amphibious Assault (DRPM AAA) has a requirement for acquisition of seven (7) additional prototype System Development and Demonstration (SDD) Expeditionary Fighting Vehicles (EFVs), long lead material for the prototype vehicles, modifications of existing SDD vehicles, EFV services and life cycle support activities for the SDD vehicles, and support for Developmental Testing (DT). This notice modifies the EFV Presolicitation notice issued under Classification Code 23 dated 27 October 2005. General Dynamics Land Systems (operating through its General Dynamics Amphibious Systems division in Woodbridge, Virginia) is the vehicle designer and developer. Acquisition of the additional prototype vehicles and services will support the EFV acquisition program objectives and schedule. The contractor will provide all required materials, services, personnel and facilities to verify the design and enhance the reliability, availability a! nd maintainability of the EFV, perform studies and analyses, manufacture and test the additional SDD prototypes, modify and test the existing SDD vehicles, support developmental testing, prepare for production, provide logistics support for the EFV, and successfully complete the SDD phase. Marine Corps Systems Command intends to contract on a sole source basis with General Dynamics Lands Systems for the acquisition of the additional SDD vehicles, the modification of existing SDD vehicles, the associated EFV services, and DT support through one or more contracts and contract modifications. The contracts and modifications are expected to be awarded during FY 2007 through FY 2009. Deliveries and support of SDD vehicles will commence in FY 2008 through FY 2012. Only those questions submitted in writing, to Ms. Robin Kuschel, Contracting Officer, 14041 Worth Avenue, Woodbridge, VA 22192 or emailed to [email protected] will receive a response. See Note 22.