Advanced Mechanic Institute - 2.0
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is conducting a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources for an Advanced Mechanic Institute (AMI). This initiative seeks Field Service Representatives (FSRs) to provide Training and Training Support (TTS) for the Bradley Fighting System (BFS) and M88A2 (M88) vehicles. Training will be conducted Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) in Germany. This is for market research purposes only; no solicitation or contract will be awarded from this notice. Responses are due May 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will be responsible for:
- Developing and delivering comprehensive course outlines, lesson plans, and guides for the AMI.
- Providing training and materials for depot-level and field-level maintenance on BFS and M88 vehicles. This includes specialized training on components such as:
- BFS: Engine, suspension, IBAS, RENK transmission, DSESTS, LRU, and welding.
- M88: RENK AVDS 1790-8CR engine, cooling, fuel, lubrication systems, TecMotiv XT-1410-5A transmission, vehicle nosecone, and main winch.
- Conducting Train the Trainer (T3) modules for each depot-level component.
- Potentially providing vehicle restoration services to ensure units are Fully Mission Capable (FMC) and meet Safety status, adhering to specified Technical Manuals and NMWR standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Product Service Code: U008 (Training/Curriculum Development)
- Set-Aside: None specified; open to both small and large businesses. The government is also exploring Public-Private Partnership Workshare arrangements.
- Response Due: May 19, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET.
- Published: May 12, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a request for capabilities and interest only. Interested parties should submit a tailored capability statement detailing:
- Current capabilities and capacities.
- A company brochure (if available).
- Company information.
- Existing capacities.
- Travel timelines to Germany.
- Responses to specific experience questionnaire items. Submissions are voluntary, and the U.S. Government assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred. Data submitted will not be returned. The government may perform site visits.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Keri Skrobot (keri.l.skrobot.civ@army.mil, 571-588-9246).