--W56HZV-05-C-0515, MODIFICATION P00009. Additional effort of one year of Interim Contractor Logistics Support (ICLS) for the High Mobility Engineer Excavator (HMEE Type III) Backhoe loader (BHL) with a one year option.

The U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Case New Holland America, LLC for an additional one-year period of Interim Contractor Logistics Support (ICLS) for the High Mobility Engineer Excavator (HMEE Type III) Backhoe Loader (BHL), with an option to extend for another year. This contract modification will expand the existing Time and Material contract to include 1,500 hours of support within the continental United States (CONUS) with necessary materials, 6,000 hours of overseas contingency operation (OCONUS) support with materials, and 1,000 hours of OCONUS non-contingency support with materials. The purpose of this announcement is primarily to notify potential subcontractors of upcoming opportunities, with a response deadline of January 8, 2008. The contract supports essential logistics and maintenance services to ensure operational readiness of the HMEE Type III BHL fleet. The contract falls under NAICS code 811310, indicating maintenance and repair services. Points of contact for this matter have been designated, including Elaine Nelson, who can be reached by phone or email, providing a clear avenue for communication related to this action. The contract administration will be handled at the Detroit Arsenal in Michigan under the Department of Defense.