Department Of Defense, Research Development And Acquisition Office, 314 Johnson Street, Room 119, Attn: Rda-c, Apg, Md 21005-5283

23 -- COMBAT SUPPORT VEHICLE DUE 111599 POC Leo J. Sydlik Jr. Contract Specialist 410-278-2977, FAX 410-278-2980/2077 E-MAIL: Mr. Leo J. Sydlik Jr. Contract Specialist, LSYDLIK@APG-EMH1.APG.ARMY.MIL. The R&D Office U.S. Army Garrision Aberdeen Proving Ground Maryland is seeking to identify potential sources who can provide a white paper/proposal on technologly developments concerning the production or modification of an existing vehicle platform for a Combat Support Vehicle (CSV). The CSV has an expected overall dimension of L56' X W56" X 36". The desired objective is 120>" X 56 X 30". It shall contain a load bearing platform of 84" X 55" located in the aft portion of the vehicle. The CSV must be capable of obtaining and sustaining speed's up to 45-55 mph. The CSV must be powered by a Diesel engine. The CSV gross vehicle weight rating is 7,000 -- 9000 lbs. (curb and payload weight dependent). It sall contain minimal gages and instrumention and shall accommodate only the operator/driver. The CSV must have a ground clearance of 10" and a vertical step of 18". The CSV shall have a turning radius no greater than it's own length dimension. The range of the CSV shall be 250-350 miles with a 3,000 lb (mean) payload. The CSV must be capable of performing the follwoing missions:Cargo Hauler and Tow Tractor. The primary mission of the CSV is to hall heavy bulk cargo over irregular terrain in a close confined environment. Cross contry movement. The secondary mission of the CSV is to haul heavy bulk cargo cross-country from a logistics staging area to outlining sites. Interested firms may communicate their interest in writing to the Contract Specialist. The communication must fully document the firm's current capability to respond to a requirement of this type, including specifications of their product lines, pictures, drawings, and any other commercial/marketing material available. This is not a request for proposal. No solicitation exists; however, all responses received within 25 days from the date of publication of this synopsis will be reviewed by the Government to determine what firms in the marketplace currently have this capability. The final determination, based on the information provided is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses should be submitted to the Department of Defense, Research Development & Acquisition Office, ATTN: RDA-C Ryan Bldg 314, Room 119 314 Johnson Street, APG MD 21005-5283. Posted 10/13/99 (W-SN391208). (0286)

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