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

25 -- MARKET SURVEY TO LOCATE TRACK SOURCES POC Dan Bryant (81) 574-8687 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Point of Contact, bryantd@tacom.army.mil. The United States Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) is seeking to locate track sources for PM Crusader and PM Abrams that have off-the-shelf / demonstrated 5000 mile durability combat vehicle track. PM Crusader and PM Abrams are investigating to see if any 25" width track, capable of supporting a maximum vehicle weight of 70 U.S. tons, has demonstrated a 5000 mile durability at or above 65.6 US tons. The track and pads should have run/tested to not exceed 20% track shoe replacement and 40% track pad replacement before going 5000 miles at or above 65.6 US tons. 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 to the 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. The cutoff date for responses is 30 days after this CBD announcement. E-mail address for the point of contact: Dan Bryant at bryantd@tacom.army.mil. Posted 02/18/99 (W-SN299781). (0049)

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