United Defense LP, Armament Systems Division, 4800 E. River Rd., Minneapolis, MN 55421-1498

30 -- TRACKED VEHICLE TRANSMISSION -- POTENTIAL SOURCES SOUGHT SOL N A DUE 043098 POC Point of Contact: Graydon Myhre, M389, (612) 572-7009, INTERNET: graydon_myhre@udlp.com WEB: United Defense LP, http://www.udlp.com/crusader. E-MAIL: United Defense LP, graydon_myhre@udlp.com. United Defense, L.P., Armament Systems Division, under Prime Contract DAAE30-95-C-0009 is gathering information on potential suppliers of tracked vehicle transmissions. The transmission is needed for an alternative powerpack risk reduction initiative for the Crusader 155-mm Self Propelled Howitzer and Resupply Vehicle that may ultimately be used in full scale production (estimated quantity -- 2700 units). The alternative propulsion system will consists of a Perkins CV12, 1120kw engine mated transversely to a fully automatic, digitally controlled, drive-by-wire transmission. The general requirements for the transmission are as follows: 1. Input rating: Power 1120kw (1500 hp) Speed: Adjustable for engine 2400 rpm 2. Output rating: Max torque 0.8 one-side tractive effort Max speed, forward at least 67 kph @ 58.5 tonne @ 1.4% grade Max Speed, reverse at least 20 kph @ 58.5 tonne @ 1.4% grade Steering torque Variable speed controlled regenerative crescent steering capability 3. Control: Digital control with BIT/BITE fault isolation. Drive-by-wire control compatibility for brake, steering and gear selection functions. Capable of steering and braking with no engine power (dead engine control). 4. Power take off (PTO): Capable of providing two or three PTO's rated at 100kw to 250kw with speed ratios up to 6.5:1. 5. Dimensions: Not to exceed 1750 mm in width 800mm centerline output to centerline input 905 mm height 280mm transfer arm width 6. Weight Not to exceed 2475 kg 7. Braking Capable of deceleration at a rate of 5 meters/second. Potential qualified suppliers are requested to submit a capability statement to Graydon Myhre, in writing, at M389, INTERNET at graydon_myhre@udlp.com or by facsimile at 612-572-4964 by April 30, 1998. Capability statements can be in supplier format, and should include, at a minimum: 1. A narrative discussion or report addressing the current status and performance of the candidate equipment along with supporting data. 2. A narrative discussion of the unique technical capabilities and expertise of the organization. 3. A narrative discussion outlining the organization's best possible delivery schedule for one transmission to be delivered to United Defense. Respondents to this notice will not be notified either of the receipt or the assessment of the information submitted. Neither the cost of preparing capability statements nor the cost of providing the request information will be entertained as allowable direct charges to any resultant subcontract. This solicitation does not obligate United Defense, L.P. to enter into any purchase agreement with any organization supplying information. (0079)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0164 19980324\30-0003.SOL)