RT240 Rough Terrain Container Handler (RTCH) Spare Components

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a three (3) year requirements contract for 37 items in support of the RT240 Rough Terrain Container Handler (RTCH) vehicle system. The contract will be Firm-Fixed-Price.

The solicitation details specific items with National Stock Numbers (NSNs), commodity names, manufacturer cage codes, and part numbers. Each item is listed with estimated quantities for three ordering years (First, Second, and Third Ordering Years). Specific packaging, inspection, and acceptance requirements are outlined, generally indicating "Origin" for inspection and acceptance, and "Military A" or "Military B" level of preservation and packing.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price

• Period of Performance: Three (3) years

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the solicitation is for requirements.

• Proposals must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist identified in block 10.

• Vendors must be registered on SAM.gov.

• Vendors may request access to controlled documents such as Technical Data Packages (TDPs) as directed in Section C.

• Offers must be submitted for the total quantity of items identified in the solicitation; offers for less than the total quantity are ineligible for award.

• The solicitation closing date and time is specified on the cover page.

• Evaluation will consider FOB Origin transportation costs, using the lowest freight rates on file or published by the Transportation Officer.

No specific set-aside requirements are mentioned in the provided sections. However, various clauses related to small business representations and certifications are included.

• Vendors are cautioned to read and complete all fill-in clauses and provisions.
• CAGE codes are required in block 15A.
• Amendments must be acknowledged.
• Range pricing and minimum order quantities are permitted.
• Questions should be directed to the buyer identified in block 10.
• Electronic contracting is required for all awards, modifications, and delivery orders.

Sources Sought Notice

This notice seeks information regarding the procurement of 36 spare part components to support the Army's RT240 Rough Terrain Container Handler (RTCH) fleet. The RT240 is a 53,000-pound capacity, variable reach container handler used by Army units for transloading intermodal freight containers and other loads.

The notice lists specific components, including part numbers and National Stock Numbers (NSNs), for various systems of the RTCH. These include:

• Mobility Systems: Axle Assemblies (front and rear), Mechanical Transmission.
• Handling Systems: Hydraulic Motors (top handler slewing and spreader), Parts Kit (Fork Lift attachment), Material Hoisting Unit (boom).
• Hydraulic Systems: Hydraulic Pumps (radiator fan, front axle cooling, boom, brake), Flow Control Valves (for various functions like boom servo, steering, blocking, bogie wheel, cab movement, boom folding).
• Structural Components: Distribution Box (enclosures for electronic components), Boom Section (inner and outer), Turret Ring Assembly.
• Actuation Systems: Cylinder Assemblies (for bogie wheel deployment, boom support folding, top handler leveling, cab lowering, boom extension, side shift, lift, cab side shift, rear steering, folding boom locking, tilt, front steering).
• Operator Enclosure: Cab Assembly.
• Control Systems: Electronic Component (engine control module).

This is a sources sought notice, indicating the government is gathering information on potential sources for these components. Further contract actions may follow based on the responses received.