Custom Metal Fabrication Services for Tactical Shelters and Equipment

Amendment 2 Update to ECU frame drawing package updated with a change of 17-3-4854. This part was redesigned recently during fabrication due to a few issues and inconsistencies. Amendment 1 Removed the requirement to specifically cost out fabrication of the ECU Frame Assembly per the attached drawing / technical data package (17-3-4850) as it is representative of current needs as well as any discounts provided for purchase quantities in excess of a single unit. SYNOPSIS: This Sources Sought Announcement is to assist the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Soldier Center (DEVCOM-SC) to identify potential sources to provide Custom Metal Fabrication Servies in support of the Soldier Sustainment Directorate Prototyping Branch.

Background: The Government (DEVCOM Soldier Center / Soldier Sustainment Directorate / Prototyping Branch) supports a variety of government managed specialty tactical shelter programs with unique metal fabrication

requirements for a variety of DoW customers. One major program is The U.S. Air Force’s Deployable Debriefing Facility (DDF) which provides secure, transportable, and mission-ready environments that allow pilots and aircrews to securely review flight data, decompress, and process information immediately after training exercises or real-world combat operations. Other major programs include speciality shelters for the provision of medical care and collective protection from chemical and biological threats. In addition to specialty tactical shelter components, different variants of passageways are also fabricated to complex or connect configurations of specialty shelters in various configurations. Description: DEVCOM SC is in need of custom metal fabrication services based on government provided drawing packages, and is looking to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). The contractor shall provide all management, labor, facilities, equipment, tools, and materials necessary to fabricate, machine, assemble, test, and deliver custom metal components, structural weldments, and sub-assemblies in accordance with government-furnished Technical Data Packages (TDPs), 2D drawings, and 3D CAD models. Example Government TDP: ECU Frame Assembly, 17-3-4850 (Attached). Precision Machining: CNC milling, turning, drilling, and grinding of complex geometries with tolerances up to +/- 0.001 inches on various materials (aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel, and specialty alloys). Metal Fabrication & Welding: Cutting (laser, waterjet, plasma), bending, forming, and structural welding. Welders must be certified to recognized standards (e.g., AWS D1.1, AWS D1.2, or military equivalents). Surface Finishing: Capability to apply or coordinate post-fabrication finishes such as powder coating, anodizing, plating (e.g., CARC paint, zinc plating), and non-destructive testing (NDI) or inspection. Examples: MIL-DTL-5541 (Chemical Conversion Coating), MIL-T-704 (CARC), T002-WH08 (Powder Coat), TT-C-490 (Zinc Phosphate), ASTM A967 (Stainless Steel Passivation). Quality Assurance: Maintain a robust quality management system compliant with ISO 9001:2015, AS9100, or equivalent military standards. Provide First Article Inspections (FAI) as required. Parts Identified per MIL-STD-130. Government Furnished Property: (Equipment/Materials/Information/ComputerUtilization): The government may provide materials and hardware when commercial sources are not available.

Deliverables: Please provide a whitepaper that provides and overview of your company’s capabilities as well as a cost estimate to fabricate the ECU Frame Assembly per the attached drawing / technical data package 17-3-4850 All documentation submitted shall be submitted as MS Word, Adobe PDF or MS PowerPoint formats. 1. Respondents: The White Paper should be written in respondent format, double spaced, and minimum font size of 10 pt. Paper should not exceed 10 pages, including cover. This paper should cover company information (company name, CAGE code, mailing address, and primary point of (to include telephone number and email address). The paper should cover the 5 Ws, as applicable. (e.g., What, Where, When, Why and Who. Example focus areas: Please discuss any/all relevant current products, services and capabilities that currently meet or will be able to meet the

requirements described above As applicable, please provide past examples of work completed for the government. For Foreign companies: Discuss how the proposer will be able to work with the US Government in the future (i.e., US subsidiary or partner) if required. Additional documentation accepted (and not included in the page count for the White Paper) includes, but is not limited to, the following: PowerPoint overview presentations, workforce training documentation, web links for supporting information, etc. 2. Certification and Accreditation (C&A) Documentation: Respondents are requested to provide any supporting documentation or certifications related to technical capabilities, safety, and quality assurance management. 3. Cost. Interested parties are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Announcement.

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY This Sources Sought Announcement is issued solely for information and planning purposes and to identify interested sources.