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Sources Sought for Family of Utility Support Equipment (FUSE) Systems

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal is seeking information from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and other sources for the Family of Utility Support Equipment (FUSE) systems. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA), Warren, Michigan - Products/Systems Requested: - FUSE Type I Aerial Lift (Bucket) Truck - Over-center boom, continuous rotation, 40 ft. work height at 40 ft. reach, 50 ft. work height at 10 ft. reach - Insulating value 46kV and below, hydraulically operated extending jib (1,500 lbs. lift), 2-man bucket (700 lbs. capacity), onboard 3,000 lbs. capstan, JP-8 compatible tactical engine - Quantity: 6 - FUSE Type II Auger/Derrick Truck - Sheave height ≥44 ft., weight capacity ≥30,000 lbs., lift capacity ≥12,000 lbs. at 10 ft. radius, digging radius 20-24 ft., boom articulation ≥100°, continuous rotation, 46kV insulation - 40 ft. bucket work height at 20 ft. reach, 11,000 lbs. turntable winch, onboard 3,000 lbs. capstan, JP-8 compatible tactical engine - Quantity: 6 - FUSE Type III Combination Pole/Reel Trailer - Adjustable deck for poles 40-65 ft., side stakes, configurable for poles or cable reels, accommodates two 50 in. reels or four 36 in. reels, 12,000 lbs. payload - Quantity: 6 - FUSE Type IV Cable Handling Trailer - Accommodates reels up to 78 in. diameter and 56 in. wide, carries reels up to 14,000 lbs., hydraulic system for reel rotation/loading/unloading, 150,000 in-lbs torque reel drive shafts - Cable installation/removal, two hydraulic tool fittings, 3,000 lbs. capstan, pilot line winder, overhead conductor pulling controls - Quantity: 6 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All vehicles must be JP-8 compatible tactical engines - Insulation for electrical work up to 46kV - Equipment must be transportable via CONUS/NATO highways, air (C-5/C-17), rail, and marine worldwide - No specific OEMs or part numbers provided; Army is seeking market information - Responses will inform future procurement planning; quantities and contract terms are not binding and may change.

Description

The objective of this Sources Sought Questionnaire is to better understand the availability and capabilities of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or other sources for vehicle systems meeting the FUSE requirements. The Army plans on procuring an estimated six FUSE systems over a projected two-year time frame on a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) basis. The quantities identified and length of contract are not binding and are subject to change. The information gathered by the Army through this questionnaire, along with other market investigation data, is solely intended for use by the U.S. Army and will not be shared amongst competing companies. For instructions and more information regarding proprietary information, please refer to Section IV of this document. Participation in this Sources Sought Questionnaire by the various contractors is considered low risk to the commercial companies, as responses will be treated per Section IV as Proprietary.

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