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

25 -- LOCATE TRACK SOURCES FOR PM CRUSADER POC Dale Roark (810) 574-7798/Dan Bryant (810) 574-8687 The United States Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) is seeking to locate track sources for PM Crusader that have off-the-shelf/demonstrated 5000 mile durability combat vehicle track. The Crusader program is investigating to see if any 25" width track, capable of supporting a maximum vehicle weight of 64.4 U.S. tons, has demonstrated a 5000 mile durability. The track and pads should have run/tested to not exceed 20% track shoe replacement and 40% track pad replacement before going 5000 miles. The overall mileage scenario is the following: 21% paved road, 45% gravel road, 17% level cross-country and 17% hilly cross-country. This request is made with the understanding that these requirements are subject to change at any time, are in no way binding to the Government, and are not to be considered final requirements. These are furnished for informational purposes only with the understanding that the Government is under no obligation of any kind to proceed with an acquisition in any way related tothe data set forth in this article. The Government is not requesting any potential suppliers of the subject item to incur any expense of any kind in connection with their review of this item, nor will any written response requested herein constitute services or any other basis upon which to see payment, reimbursement, or consideration from the Government. This market survey is not intended as a solicitation of a proposal and any submission of an unsolicited proposal based on this enclosure will not be given consideration. E-mail addresses for the point of contact: Dale Roark at roarkd@cc.tacom.army.mil and Dan Bryant at bryantd@cc.tacom.army.mil. (0106)

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