99--Continuous Technology Refreshment

***ATTENTION***ALL FORMAL COMMUNICATIION RELATED TO THIS ACQUISITION MUST BE DIRECTED TO: Roberta Bodine, Contract Specialist, e-mail: contact@example.gov. No telephone calls will be accepted. ****WARNING****THE SUCCESSFUL OFFEROR WILL BE EXPECTED TO FUND ALL COSTS UP TO THE POINT OF MANUFACTURE OF THE REVERSE-ENGINEERED PART**** The U. S. Army Aviation and Missile Command is seeking interested sources that have the capability to support Continuous Technology Refreshment (CTR) as an effective method to reduce total ownership and support cost and resolve obsolescence issues through modernization of spare parts for AMCOM-managed weapon systems. CTR is an initiative intended to reduce operation and support costs and seeks to improve end item spares. It is centered on performance-based requirements and must be accomplished within the operating budget available for procurement of spares. The Army does not provide funds for initial investigation or qualification of new designs under this program. No funds are available to support a contractual vehicle for this program. Companies would have the opportunity to recommend candidates for the program based on the information provided. companies must be willing to develop business case analysis for the item and fund up-front investments required to develop/validate new designes with an understanding that AMCOM cannot guarantee selection of a candidate or procurement of the new item in the future; however, should the candidate be procured, the company will have the opportunity to recover their investment as long as the costs do not exceed the curent spares budget for that item. The Business Case Analysis for an mechanical, hydraulic or pneumatic item will include the following: Total System Impact Reliability Impact Availability of the New Design Obsolescence Avoidance Repair/Maintenance Philosophy Overall Cost Savings Logistics Footprint This requirement will be a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Companies interested in this program must submit a statement of interest, in writing, to be included on the bidders' mailing list when the Request for Proposal is released. Teaming arrangements are encouraged to support this concept. Responses should be directed to U. S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, ATTN: CCAM-AL-A/Roberta Bodine, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898. Questions may be directed to Ms. Bodine at +1 (555) 000-0000.