SOURCES SOUGHT
28 -- RFI - 1000 hp Heavy Combat Vehicle Diesel Engine
- Notice Date
- 7/31/2018
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541330
— Engineering Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command, ACC - WRN (W56HZV)(DTA), 6501 EAST 11 MILE ROAD, Warren, Michigan, 48397-5000, United States
- ZIP Code
- 48397-5000
- Solicitation Number
- W56HZV-18-TH-A01
- Archive Date
- 8/11/2018
- Point of Contact
- Troy Haarala, Phone: 7344676069, David Daniels, Phone: 5864676092
- E-Mail Address
-
troy.r.haarala.civ@mail.mil, david.w.daniels14.civ@mail.mil
(troy.r.haarala.civ@mail.mil, david.w.daniels14.civ@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Heavy Combat Vehicle Engine Request For Information (RFI) 1. Market Survey Request. This Request for Information (RFI) is being issued to address the Army's need for a 1000 horse power (hp) heavy combat vehicle diesel engine. TARDEC will demonstrate a highly power-dense propulsion system designed for a 40-50 ton tracked vehicle to support the long-term powertrain needs of tracked military vehicles. The propulsion system includes the components and elements necessary to propel the vehicle and to produce exportable power (i.e. engine, transmission, final drives, cooling systems, control systems, and electrical generator). The engine will be installed in the propulsion system to achieve a system power density of 4.5hp/ft3. System power density is defined as the sprocket power divided by the entire propulsion system that includes the engine, transmission, final drives, fuel tank, air inlet system, exhaust system, and the cooling system. This RFI seeks to gather information on the manufacturing techniques and procedures for maturation of a 1000 hp heavy combat vehicle diesel engine variant to MRL 8 by FY23 in order to support a future Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) decision. This RFI also seeks to gather information on alternate configurations of the engine (vertical vs. horizontal layout, different power ratings). 2. Engine Specifics TARDEC is seeking a compact 1000 hp diesel engine for combat vehicle use that exhibits minimal fuel consumption (≤ 0.320 lbs/bhp-hr using JP8 near peak torque to minimize fuel tank size), minimal air consumption (to minimize air filter and exhaust system size), minimal total heat rejection to coolant/oil (≤0.45 kW heat rejection/kW output power to minimize cooling system size), and be capable of reasonable life (>1000 hours) while operating at higher than normal (>230°F) coolant and intake manifold air temperatures (minimize cooling fan power). The engine design must be compatible, reliable and durable with military grade fuels (JP-8, JP-5, Jet A, DF-2 & ULSD). This engine should be capable of producing 1000 installed horsepower at rated speed while operating on any military grade fuel and have a power curve that produces at least 20% greater torque at 60% of rated speed to minimize integration with a suitable transmission. This engine, in a horizontal configuration, should fit into a design space that is 43 inches wide, 23 inches high and 48 inches long (including its turbo machinery and necessary plumbing). The engine, in a vertical configuration, should fit into a design space that is 23 inches wide, 43 inches tall, and 48 inches long (including its turbo machinery and necessary plumbing). Engine design should be both scalable and modular in order to facilitate potential lower or higher horsepower versions of the engine. TARDEC is seeking information on 750hp and 1500hp versions within the proposed family of engines. In a 750hp rating, the engine should fit into a design space that is 43" x 23" x 41". In a 1500hp rating, the engine should fit into a design space that is 43" x 23" x 63". The engine will interface with other propulsion system components, its control systems, and its cooling systems. The engine architecture will need to be re-configured and developed to meet the interface requirements of the transmission and other propulsion system components to best fit a compact vehicle space. Products offered are desired to be already developed or under development. This engine does not have to conform to any U.S. emissions standards. The manufacturability portion of the response should address the manufacturing development of any specific engine components or processes that are new, unique, or different to the proposed engine. 3. Proprietary Information. The United States Government (USG) acknowledges its obligation under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (18 U.S.C. §1905) to protect confidential information provided to the Government. Pursuant to this statute, the USG is willing to accept any trade secrets or proprietary restrictions placed upon data presented in response to this survey and to protect such information from unauthorized disclosure, subject to the following: • All data must be clearly marked PROPRIETARY and be accompanied by an explanatory text so that the Government is clearly notified on what data is proprietary. • Mark only data that is truly company confidential. • Do not mark data that is already in the public domain or is already in possession of the USG or third parties on an unclassified basis. Do not submit any classified data in response to this market survey. • All proprietary data transmitted electronically must have the PROPRIETARY legend on both the cover of the transmittal email as well as at the beginning of the file. Proprietary information contained within the correspondence shall use the legends: "PROPRIETARY PORTION BEGINS" and "PROPRIETARY PORTION ENDS." 4. Disclaimer. This RFI is for a market survey. It is an inquiry intended to measure the product capability, developmental needs, and level of industry interest. Responses to this survey may affect the Government's decision to issue any contracts or Other Transaction Agreements for full and open competition. This is not a pre-solicitation notice or Request for Proposal (RFP), nor will any contracts or agreements be awarded from this announcement. Information provided regarding the potential contracts or agreements, as presented in this market survey, is subject to change. Additionally, this inquiry does not bind the Government to solicit for, or award any contracts or agreements. Participation in this survey from a potential offeror is strictly voluntary; no reimbursements will be made to any offeror for costs associated with participation in this survey. Data submitted to the Government will not be returned, but will remain archived as part of historic records. Participation in this market survey, while important to Army acquisition planners, is neither mandatory nor is it requisite for future participation by the potential offeror in forthcoming Government solicitations. 5. Clarification of this Action. The Government is not responsible for the public disclosure of unmarked data or confidential information received in response to this market survey. Accordingly, the potential offeror shall ensure that all data (technical data, etc.) provided in response to this market survey shall be appropriately marked (i.e. PROPRIETARY) to ensure proper Government handling of the data. Should the USG need to reproduce the protected data for distribution purposes between Government offices, all such data will be reproduced the potential offeror's PROPRIETARY legend in place. 6. Questionnaire. Offerors who would be interested in competing for any potential contracts/agreements, please take the time to respond to the questionnaire below. The Government requests that all responses be returned by 5:00pm, Detroit local time on 10 August 2018. Instructions for Completing the Questionnaire: Interested offerors are asked to complete the following questionnaire and provide answers back electronically to Troy Haarala, Contract Specialist, at troy.r.haarala.civ@mail.mil. Response Format: Electronic responses are required. It is requested that electronic responses be provided in any of the following formats: Microsoft Word 2013 or earlier, Microsoft Excel 2013 or earlier, Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 or earlier or Adobe Acrobat. Zip files are not acceptable. Emails are limited to 10Mb in size; emails in excess of 10Mb must be broken into smaller submissions. The subject line must read "(Company Name) response to Heavy Combat Vehicle Diesel Engine Market Survey." Note: Be sure to number your responses in accordance with our numbering system so each answer corresponds to the correct question. Also, spell out acronyms in their first instance and clearly mark any proprietary information per the guidance of paragraphs above. Respondents to this questionnaire may be contracted directly in the future for additional comments and information as potential requirements develop. 6.1 Administrative Information: A. Company Name B. Address (Corporate offices & research and development facilities) C. Website D. CAGE Code E. Please provide a description of your company to include history, years in crossdrive transmission development, significant events, facilities and locations, and partnerships/affiliates 6.2 Person Responding to Questionnaire: A. Name B. Title C. Company Responsibility/Position D. Telephone Number E. Email Address   6.3 Product Specifications & Information: A. Product Data Sheets (as applicable) 1. Model Number 2. Specification Sheet 3. Development and/or production status Diesel Engine Your current Your proposed baseline (if any) engine -Type of Engine -Number of Cylinders -Cylinder Arrangement -Bore -Stroke -Displacement -Power at Rated Speed -Maximum Torque at Speed -Compression Ratio -Injection System Type -Peak Injection Pressure -Peak Cylinder Pressure -Induction Air Consumption at Maximum Power and Peak Torque -Fuel Map -Turbocharger Pressure Ratio -Air/Fuel Ratio @ Rated & @ Idle -Exhaust temperature at peak torque and rated speed (please specify location) -Oil Heat Rejection -Maximum Oil Temp -Idle Fuel Consumption vs. Engine Speed -Maximum Intake Manifold Air Temp -Heat Rejection of Induction Air at Maximum Power -Maximum Coolant Heat Rejection (include Charge Air Cooler, if any) -Maximum Allowable Coolant Temp -Engine heat rejection from hot surfaces -Complete Engine Weight, Wet -Complete Engine Weight, Dry -Engine Height -Engine Width -Engine Length B. Provide Engine Installation Drawings on the current baseline engine (if any) and the proposed engine. C. What is the current Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) level of the proposed engine, and is there an existing path to increase TRL/MRL? D. What is the expected developmental cost and schedule to achieve MRL 8 by FY23 in order to support a future Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) decision? E. Is there anyone else currently using the engine and is it in a military environment or otherwise? F. Do you have other current research and development efforts supporting this engine? G. Are you willing to cost-share the manufacturability of the engine for this effort? H. Do you have a 1000hp engine that meets the Vertical space claim and requirements given in Section 2 that could achieve TRL 6 (50 hr high-ambient NATO test) and be delivered in FY2020? What is the expected development cost and schedule to accomplish this? I. What is the expected development cost and schedule to deliver a 750hp variant of the engine at TRL 6 that meets the space claim and requirements given in Section 2? J. What is the expected development cost and schedule to deliver a 1500hp variant of the engine at TRL 6 that meets the space claim and requirements given in Section 2? K. Do you have data to support the product information provided?  If so, please provide. L. Are there any existing or planned engine technology licensing agreements in place?
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