This is a Market Survey to locate additional sources for new diesel engine model 4TNV84T-DFM, 4 cylinder, 2.0 liter, NSN: 2815-01-538-4257, P/N: 97-24004, CAGE: 30554 U/O the 15 kW Tactical Quiet Generators (TQG) MEP-814A (400Hz) and MEP-814B (400Hz). The current source for the diesel engine is Yanmar Diesel America Corp., CAGE A0K42. Configuration drawings are available. Detailed technical data for the manufacture of these units is not available from the Army. Suppliers or distributors capable of furnishing these assemblies must so indicate, by writing to Commander, US Army CCDC C5ISR, ATTN: FCDD-ISP-GE, Building 6001, Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD 21005 or by email to: [email protected] or [email protected]. The response must include product lead time, price break ranges if applicable, other relative information that may impact acquisition, supply or delivery, vendor name, CAGE, address, company representative, Tel/fax#, and applicable email address. The successful supplier shall be required to warrant that the item supplied will satisfactorily perform when used for the purpose intended by the Army. For more information contact Brian Carroll, FCDD-ISP-GE, (443) 861-5496, [email protected] or Adam Zetts, FCDD-ISP-GE, (443) 861-5502, [email protected]. The deadline for response is 28 February 2020.

Please complete the following questions. If a question does not apply, please enter N/A or non-applicable.

1. Provide a brief summary of the company and its core competencies.
    
2. Please provide the following Point of Contact information on all responses:
   1. Company:
      Address:
      Point of Contact:
      Phone Number:
      Fax Numbers:
      Email Address:
      CAGE Code:
      DUNS Number:
       
3. Describe your Company’s past performance in supplying of the diesel engine from Yanmar the approved manufacturer. Provide Contract Number, Point of Contact (POC), e-mail address, phone number, and a brief description of your direct support of the effort.
    
    
4. Describe the qualifications of your engineering staff, who have experience in the design and production of application similar in complexity and technology to the diesel engine.
    
5. Describe your company’s experience in identifying the test equipment for components similar in complexity and technology to what is used in the diesel engine.
    
6. Describe your company’s experience in managing obsolescence issues.
    
7. Does your company maintain a Program and Assessment Tool to monitor and analyze the availability of components to allow clear and precise tracking of all obsolescence issues?  If so, please elaborate on the Program and Assessment tool(s).

1. Describe your company’s experience in identifying the alternatives for the unavailability of obsolete materials or components to mitigate obsolescence issues.
    
2. Discuss your company’s capability in meeting US Government contracting delivery requirements.

1. Do you have product/s or keep products in stock?

This Request for Information (RFI) is for planning and market research purposes only, and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. The information gathered from this announcement will be used to determine if responsible sources exist, and to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and/or set aside for Small Business.  Furthermore, the Government will use the information, in part, to determine the best acquisition strategy for a potential procurement action and to assist in making future acquisition strategy decisions. This is NOT a Request for Quote or Proposal. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or reimburse any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this RFI.

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