THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS OR QUOTES. The following is a  SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE for companies who are able to perform the functions  described herein. This synopsis neither constitutes a Request for Proposal,  nor does it restrict the Go vernment to an ultimate acquisition approach. This  synopsis should not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any  purpose. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. In the event  a solicitation is developed, it will be assigned a formal Request for Proposal  (RFP) number and the announcement will be published on Federal Business  Opportunities (FBO) NAICS: 621111; Standard Business Size: $6.5M This Sources  Sought Synopsis is in support of a market survey being conducted by the Army  Contracting Agency, Directorate of Contracting at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri  to determine potential sources capable of providing training services on  construction en gineering equipment, to include instructors, equipment and all  necessary equipment maintenance and service at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.  All construction equipment provided as part of the instructional service  should match as closely as possible, the c onstruction equipment currently in  use by the US Army at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. The governments primary  emphasis for the instructional construction equipment is the operator controls  configuration. Operator controls of provided equipment should ma tch as  closely as possible those of the equipment currently in use by the US Army at  Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. See descriptions below. It should be assumed  that no government maintenance facilities are available to the vendor for the  maintenance of eq uipment. All student materials will be provided by the  government. All classroom facilities, instructional devices/automation, and  required support items will be provided by the government. All fuel for  equipment will also be provided by the government. Course #1. US Army 21E10  Heavy Construction Equipment Operators Course. Training services must be in  accordance with the approved Program of Instruction (POI) for the US Army  21E10 Heavy Construction Equipment Operators Course. . 1. The US Army  Caterpillar D7G Crawler Tractor (Bulldozer). Instructor hours: 60, student  load: 30-35, student to equipment ratio: 1:2, instructor to student ratio: 1:6  a. Caterpillar model 3306, 6 cylinders, in line, turbo charged, diesel  driven. Produces 200 horsepower at 2000 RPM's b. Medium Drawbar Pull c.  Drawbar pull 35,000lbs (15,890 kg) d. Ground pressure 10.3 lbs/in  (71.01 kps) e. Ground clearance 13.7 in (34.798 cm) f. Capable of negotiating  slopes Fore and Aft 45 degrees or Side 35 degrees g. Straight Blade, Tilt  12 inches (30.48 cm) left or right of center, Pitch blade forward or back 10  degrees 2. The US Army Caterpillar 130G Motorized Road Grader. Instructor  hours: 60, student load: 30-35, student to equipment ratio: 1:2, instructor  to student ratio: 1:6 a. Four cylinder diesel engine b. Six speeds  forward and reverse c. 9 control levers in the cab all configured around the  steering wheel d. Capable of scarifying operations with scarifier log  located between front tires and moldboard e. 12 ft moldboard with float  control f. Articulated steering g. Locking differential, tandem rear  wheels 3. The US Army Caterpillar 621B Motorized Scraper. Instructor  hours: 40, student load: 30-35, student to equipment ratio: 1:2, instructor to  student ratio: 1:6 a. Self-propelled b. 14-18 Cubic Yard capacity. c.  Double-acting hydraulics for positive cutting edge penetration, apron  closure and material ejection. d. Engine model 3406, provides 330 HP  flywheel power e. Automatic fuel injection timing advance for  performance at all RPM. f. Transmission is eight speeds forward. g.  Brakes are air actuated, cam-operated with expanding shoes. 4. The US  Army Case MW24C Bucket Loader. Instructor hours: 40, student load: 30-35,  student to e quipment ratio: 1:2, instructor to student ratio: 1:6 a. 2 1/2  CU Loader b. Needs to have a ROPS system c. Frame steering with 4X4 d.  4 in 1 multi-purpose bucket 5. The US Army rM1090 Dump Truck.  Instructor hours: 40, student load: 30-35, student to equipment ratio: 1:2,  instructor to student ratio: 1:6 a. Vehicle Model M1090 b. Cab  3-Man, cab-over-engine c. Tires Super singles with CTIS d.  Length 283 inch (7,182 mm) e. Height 112 inch (2,845 mm) f.  Width 96 inch (2,438 mm) g. Wheel Base 161 inch (4,100 mm) h.  Curb Weight (No Kits, Crew, Fuel) 21,978 lb (9,969 kg i. Ground  Clearance Loaded 22 inch (559 mm) j. Approach Angle 40o k.  Departure Angle Standard 44o l. Steering Wheel Adjustable,  tilt and telescopic m. Steering Type Power assist n. Caterpillar, Diesel, 6- Cylinder 6.6 L, turbocharged and after cooled o. Rating 290 hp  (216 kW) @ 2600 rpm, EPA-certified p. Governor Mechanical q. Fuel  Diesel, DF-2, JP-4, JP-8, V V-F-800 r. Oil 18 qt  (17 L) (MIL-L-2104D, MIL-L-46167) s. Cooling Water, radiator t. Fan  Engine-driven, clutch-type u. Transmission Allison Fully  automatic, electronically controlled i. Speeds 7 speeds, automatic/select ii.  Full-time All-wheel Drive Integral transfer case with locking  interaxle differential iii. Normal Operation 30% torque front  wheels, 70% torque rear wheels iv. Off-Road (locked diff.) Equal speed  front-to-rear v. Oil 31.8 qt (30 L) (MIL-L-2104D, MIL-L- 46167) vi. Wheel End Ratio 2:1 vii. Overall Axle Gear Ratio 7.8:1  v. Front Axel Steering Angle 35o w. Brakes Air-activated,  internal expansion (wedge) x. Tire Inflation System Eaton Electronic (cab- mounted) controls - Highway - Cross-country - Sand/Mud/Snow - Emergency  y. Dump Bed Construction Welded steel, 5 cu yd (4 m3), 10,000 lb (4,536  kg) capacity Course #2. US Army 21J10 General Construction Equipment  Operators Course. Training services must be provided in accordance with the  approved Program of Instruction (POI) for the US Army 21E10 Heavy Construction  Equipment Operators Course. 1. The US Army John Deer 230LCR Hydraulic  Excavator (HYEX). Instructor hours: 40, student load: 6-10, student to  equipment ratio: 1:2, instructor to student ratio: 1:6 a. 170 horse  power b. 12 foot dipper arm c. Hydraulic thumb d. Quick  disconnect bucket assembly 2. The US Army AT422 Crane. (GROVE). Instructor  hours: 72, student load: 6-10, student to equipment ratio: 1:2 instructor to  student ratio 1:4 a. Approximately 22 Ton Capacity b. Hydraulic  crane (joy stick operated in superstructure) c. 27  70 Boom d. Four  lift capabilities (360? on Outriggers, 360? on Rubber, Defined arch and Pick&  Carry) e. Four Steering Modes (Front Wheel Steering, Rear Wheel  Steering, Four Wheel Steering & Crab Steering) Questions the government would  like answered: 1. What is the availability of suitable equipment (as  close as possible to the current Army equipment) in sufficient numbers to meet  the need and if like items are not available, what types are? Detailed  information related to operator controls and other e quipment specifications  are requested if they deviate from current Army items. 2. What is the  lead time required from contract award to start-up. The government is very  time constrained for this need and rapid start up would be required in the  event of any future possible contract award. 3. What is the rough order of  magnitude cost for the provision of these services over 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 years?  4. What recommendations would industry offer the government in the most  efficient ways to offer a contract of this nature. The Army Contracting  Agency, Directorate of Contracting at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, is seeking  businesses to submit a capability statement which must address all  requirements stated herein. Particular attention should be given to  describing how the s ervices being offered would be provided in terms of  contract performance strategies. Any information submitted by respondents to  this Sources Sought is strictly voluntary. The Government will not pay for  any information that is submitted by respondents to this Sources Sought. The  Government requests interested offerors submit one (1) c opy of their  capability response no later than 4:00 p.m., Central Standard Time, on  December 10, 2008 to the following address: Directorate Of Contracting, Attn:  Judy I. Mathis, 561 Iowa Avenue, Fort Leonard Wood, MO. 65473, or electronic  submittals in MS Word or Adobe Acrobat format addressed to  [Please use the link below] not later than December 10, 2008. Please direct  any questions on this announcement to Ms. Judy I. Mathis at the afore  mentioned email address.