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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF AUGUST 24, 2003 FBO #0633
MODIFICATION

28 -- FABRICATE AND TEST PROTOTYPE ENGINES FOR FUTURE COMBAT SYSTEMS (FCS) MANNED GROUND VEHICLES (MGV)

Notice Date

8/22/2003
 

Notice Type

Modification
 

Contracting Office

TACOM - Warren, ATTN: AMSTA-AQ-AMB, E Eleven Mile Road, Warren, MI 48397-5000
 

ZIP Code

48397-5000
 

Solicitation Number

DAAE07-03-R-F001
 

Response Due

9/8/2003
 

Archive Date

11/7/2003
 

Point of Contact

Danny Choice, (586) 574-7312
 

E-Mail Address

Email your questions to TACOM - Warren
(choiced@tacom.army.mil)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

NA This combined synopsis/solicitation for Test Prototype Engines for Future Combat Systems(FCS) Manned Ground Vehicles is being ammended for the following reasons: 1) open up the possibility of a rear or sponson mounted engine by removing the reference that the engine will be located in the front of the vehicle 2) change the expected delivery month of the Propulsion Integration Lab (PIL)/Engine Generator Lab (EGL) fr om June 2004 to August 2004, and 3) change the expected delivery month of the Automotive Test Rigs (ATR) from January 2005 to February 2005. Below is the original synopsis with the above three changes incorporated: FABRICATE AND TEST PROTOTYPE ENGINES FOR FUTURE COMBAT (FCS) MANNED GROUND VEVICLES (MGV) General Dynamics Land Systems will be issuing a Request for Proposal (technical, management and cost) to qualified engine suppliers or manufacturers (hereinafter referred to as Subcontractor to mature an engine design, develop key accessories, fabricate, and test prototype hardware for the Manned Ground Vehicles (MGV) of the Future Combat Systems (FCS). The focus of this engine program shall be on engine application development, and not on base engine development. The engine rated power shall be either 35 0 kW or 410 kW with an assembly weight wet no greater than 450 kg. The assembly shall include basic engine assembly, Engine Control Module (ECM with associated harnesses, sensors, actuators, BIT/BITE, tactical planning, and maintenance logbook functions), air intake ducting from air cleaner, integral cooling system components (coolant pump(s), oil pumps), water cooled charge air cooler system including ducting and plumbing (diesel only), oil sump and scavenge system, lubricant filtration system, lubricant sampling system, high pressure fuel pump and fuel injection equipment, electrical connectors, exhaust manifolds (diesel only), recuperator (turbine only), mounts, thermostats, cold start system components, turbocharger(s) as applicable. The subcontractor will complete design, development, analysis, fabrication, qualification, and delivery of two (2) engines for Propulsion Integration Lab (PIL)/ Engine Generator Lab (EGL) in August 2004, two (2) engines rated at 100% power for Automotive T est Rigs (ATR) in February 2005, and approximately 50 prototype engine starting in August 2005 through November 2006 at a rate of approximately 3 per month. The PIL/EGL engines are needed to support generator and propulsion integration efforts and shall h ave all electrical interfaces functional and generate a minimum of 75-80% of the rated power (100% perferred). The engines referred to as prototypes, will be in a production ready configuration. Depending on the success of the MGV program, additional 500 0+ engines (production and spares) may be required over a 10-year period, with continued system technical support over a 30-year period. Delivery of these engines for Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) may start as early as 2007. Subcontract award does no t guarantee award of or participation in a follow-on production contract. The engine developed under this subcontract will be part of the hybrid electric drive propulsion system for the MGV. The MGV includes several vehicle variants. All variants will use a common engine, with exhaust for engine combustion and propulsion cooli ng air exiting to the rear of the vehicle. The engine exhaust may also be used to generate water for the crew. The engine will be designed to meet or exceed requirements for all variants. The engine's primary function is to drive a 600V AC generator (per manent or induction type). It is anticipated there is no direct mechanical coupling of the engine to the vehicle drive system or suspension/sprockets or wheels nor engine driven accessories other than those directly needed for engine operation. The gener ator will be used as a primary starter for the engine and will be used to absorb excess power (back-drive) during regenerative brakin g. The generator is excluded from this RFP. All requests for a copy of the Request for Proposal shall be made to Mr. Craig Rudder at e-mail address rudderc@gdls.com. additonally, he may be contacted at(586)825-4062.
 

Place of Performance

Address: GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SUPPORT 38500 MOUND ROAD STERLING HEIGHTS MI

Zip Code: 48310

Country: US
 

Record

SN00410018-W 20030824/030822213617 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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