U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, Acquisition Center (AMSTA-AQ-DS), Warren, MI 48397-5000

25 -- TRACK SYSTEM POC POC: Cherlyn mccann (810) 464-6184 The United States Tank-Automotive and armaments command (TACOM) is seeking to locate sources interested in prov iding a track system capable of incorporation onto the M1A2 Abrams main battle tank. this track system should have a steel backing surface for the roadwheel contact path and a steel roadwheel. the durability goal for THI S track/roadwheel system is 5,000 Miles at 20% replacem ent. the track shoe width must not exceed 25 inches whi le maintaining mobility performance requirements of the Abrams mbt. this track system, including track shoe pit CH assemblies, roadwheels, sprockets and drive hubs is not to exceed 15,034 lbs total weight. incorporation of a ground pad is mandatory with the new recommendation. The overall roadwheel and track pitch thickness must ma intain current M1A2 hull ground clearance requirement O F 19 inches. this request is made with the understand T hat these requirements are subject to change at any Tim E, are in no way binding to the government, and are not to be considered final requirements. these requirements are furnished for information purposes only with the UN derstanding that the government is under no obligation of any kind to proceed with an acquisition in any way R elated to the data set forth in this article. the Gover nment is not requesting any potential suppliers of the subject item to incur any expense of any kind in connec tion with their review of this item, nor will any writt EN response requested here constitute services or any O ther basis upon which to seek payment, reibursement, or consideration from the government. this market survey I S not intended as a solicitation of a proposal and any submission of an unsolicited proposal based on this enc losure will not be given consideration. interested cont ractors requesting information on this market survey #9 7003, should send a written reply by mail, FAX or e-mai L to: U.S. Army TACOM, Attn: AMSTA-TR-R MS 159 (Mr. PHI llips), Warren, MI 48397-5000. FAX #: (810) 574-6280 or e-mail address to PHILLIJA,CC.TACOM.ARMY.MIL. telephone requests will not be honored. see NOTE: N/A. All respo nsible sources may submit an offer which will be consid ered.(0311)

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