AAAV Technology Center, USMC-DRPM-AAAV, Dept #208, Woodbridge, VA 22191-1215

25 -- LIGHTWEIGHT ROADWHELL FOR THE AAAV DUE 043098 POC John P. Martin, Contract Specialist, (703) 492-3329 DESC: Market Research: The Direct Reporting Program Manager (DRPM) for the Marine Corps Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAAV) is conducting market research to determine the commercial availability of a lightweight roadwheel for the AAAV. The Marine Corps wants to purchase a sufficient number of 23 inch diameter wheels (including the rubber running surface) to carry out validation testing. The roadwheel must be available by 1 March 99 in order to conduct testing prior to roadwheel selection. The roadwheels should weigh no more than 42 lbs (40 lbs desired) with an average life of 6000 miles and full production procurement costs should be comparable to current lightweight aluminum roadwheels now in service with the Army and Marine Corps (for example the M109 aluminum roadwheel). The roadwheels must have an integral wear ring capable of withstanding track impact and abrasion loads and interface with the Bradley, BFV roadwheel hub. The roadwheels must be capable of withstanding the extreme marine environment as well as the high structural loads occurring during routine operation of a 76,000 lb tracked vehicle. Additional Information is available on the AAAV web page (http://www.aaav.hqi.usmc.mil) or can be requested through email to the following address: aeng@notes.hqi.usmc.mil. The AAAV point of contact is Mr. John Martin (703) 492-3329. The closing date for this request is 30 April 1998. Companies with an existing roadwheel design or currently developing a roadwheel design that would be available in the timeframe noted above should provide design characteristics and performance data to: (U.S. Mail address) DIRECT REPORTING PROGRAM MANAGER, AAAV, ATTN: Mr. John Martin, Department 208, 991 ANNAPOLIS WAY, WOODBRIDGE, VA 22191-1215. THE SUBMISSION OF THIS INFORMATION IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY FOR THE INFORMATION RECEIVED. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT EXISTS. (0091)

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