Heavy Combat Vehicle Engine Request For Information (RFI)
Description of Market Survey Request:
THIS RFI WITH THE WORD (VERSION) TABLE FORMAT FOR SECTION 6.3 BELOW, CAN BE FOUND AT https://contracting.tacom.army.mil/ssn/sources.htm - OPEN NOTICES & SURVEY SECTION.
This Request for Information (RFI) is being issued to address the Army's need for a 1500 hp heavy combat vehicle diesel engine. TARDEC will demonstrate a highly power-dense propulsion system designed for a 60-70 ton tracked vehicle to support the long-term powertrain needs of tracked military vehicles. The propulsion system includes the components and elements necessary to propel the vehicle and to produce exportable power (i.e. engine, transmission, final drives, cooling systems, control systems, and electrical generator). The engine will be installed in the propulsion system to achieve a system power density of 4.5hp/ft3. System power density is defined as the sprocket power divided by the entire propulsion system that includes the engine, transmission, final drives, fuel tank, air inlet system, exhaust system, and the cooling system.
The engine design should achieve a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 6 by March 2019. This level is defined as completion of a 50 hour portion of a special 400 hour NATO cycle durability test. The design should maintain high energy efficiency across the operating speed and load range of the engine.
Engine Specifics:
TARDEC is looking for a compact 1500 hp diesel engine for combat vehicle use, that exhibits minimal fuel consumption (to minimize fuel tank size), minimal air consumption (to minimize air filter and exhaust system size), minimal heat rejection (to minimize cooling system size), and capable of reasonable life ( greater than 1000 hours) while operating at higher than normal ( greater than 230 F) coolant and intake manifold air temperatures (minimize cooling fan power). The engine design must be compatible, reliable and durable with military grade fuels (JP-8, JP-5, Jet A, DF-2 & ULSD). This engine should be capable of producing 1500 installed horsepower at rated speed while operating on any military grade fuel and have a power curve that produces at least 20% greater torque at 60% of rated speed to minimize integration with a suitable transmission. This engine should fit into a design space that is 43 inches wide, 23 inches high and 63 inches long (including its turbo machinery and necessary plumbing). Engine design should be both scalable and modular in order to facilitate potential lower horsepower versions of the engine. This engine does not have to conform to any U.S. emissions standards.
The engine will interface with other propulsion system components, their control systems, and their cooling systems. The engine architecture will need to be re-configured and developed to meet the interface requirements of the transmission and other propulsion system components to best fit a compact vehicle space. Products offered are desired to be already developed or under development. However, we understand development and modifications of the engine will be required.
Proprietary Information:
The United States Government (USG) acknowledges its obligation under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (18 U.S.C. 1905) to protect confidential information provided to the Government. Pursuant to this statute, the USG is willing to accept any trade secrets or proprietary restrictions placed upon data presented in response to this survey and to protect such information from unauthorized disclosure, subject to the following:
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Disclaimer:
This RFI is for a market survey. It is an inquiry intended to measure the product capability, developmental needs, and level of industry interest. Responses to this survey may affect the Government's decision to issue the subject contracts for full and open competition. This is not a pre-solicitation notice or Request for Proposal (RFP), nor will any contracts be awarded from this announcement. Information provided regarding the potential contracts, as presented in this market survey, is subject to change. Additionally, this inquiry does not bind the Government to solicit for, or award any contracts. Participation in this survey from a potential offeror is solely voluntary; no reimbursements will be made to any offeror for costs associated with participation in this survey. Data submitted to the Government will not be returned, but will remain archived as part of historic records. Participation in this market survey, while important to Army acquisition planners, is neither mandatory nor is it requisite for future participation by the potential offeror in forthcoming Government solicitations.
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Questionnaire:
Offerors who would be interested in competing for any potential contracts, please take the time to respond to the questionnaire below. The Government requests that all responses be returned by 5:00pm, Detroit local time on 30 June 2014.
Instructions for Completing the Questionnaire: Interested offerors are asked to complete the following questionnaire and provide answers back electronically to Patrick Ruoff, Contract Specialist, at [email protected].
Response Format: Electronic responses are required. It is requested that electronic responses be provided in any of the following formats: Microsoft Word 2007 or ealier, Microsoft Excel 2007 or earlier, Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 or earlier or Adobe Acrobat. Zip files are not acceptable. Emails are limited to 10Mb in size; emails in excess of 10Mb must be broken into smaller submissions. The subject line must read quote mark (Company Name) response to HCCT Market Survey. quote mark
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6.1 Administrative Information:
A. Company Name
B. Address (Corporate offices & research and development facilities)
C. Website
D. CAGE Code
E. Please provide a description of your company to include history, years in engine development, significant events, facilities and locations, and partnerships/affiliates
6.2 Person Responding to Questionnaire:
A. Name
B. Title
C. Company Responsibility/Position
D. Telephone Number
E. Email Address
6.3 Product Specifications & Information:
A. Product Data Sheets (as applicable)
1. Model Number
2. Specification Sheet
3. Development and/or production status
SEE WORD DOCUMENT FOR TABLE FORMAT BELOW @ https://contracting.tacom.army.mil/ssn/sources.htm
Diesel Engine:
Your current Your Proposed
Type of Engine
Number of Cylinders
Cylinder Arrangement
Bore
Stroke
Displacement
Power at Rated Speed
Maximum Torque at Speed
Compression Ratio
Injection System Type
Peak Injection Pressure
Peak Cylinder Pressure
Induction Air Consumption at Maximum Power and Peak Torque
Fuel Map
Turbocharger Pressure Ratio
Air/Fuel Ratio @ Rated & @ Idle
Exhaust temperature at peak torque and rated speed (please specify location)
Oil Heat Rejection
Maximum Oil Temp
Idle Fuel Consumption vs. Engine Speed
Maximum Intake Manifold Air Temp
Heat Rejection of Induction Air
at Maximum Power
Maximum Coolant Heat Rejection (include Charge Air Cooler, if any)
Maximum Allowable Coolant Temp
Engine heat rejection from hot surfaces
Complete Engine Weight, Wet
Complete Engine Weight, Dry
Engine Height
Engine Width
Engine Length
B. Provide Engine Installation Drawings on the current baseline engine (if any) and the proposed engine.
C. What is the expected developmental cost and schedule to achieve TRL 6 by March of 2019?
D. Is there anyone else currently using the engine and is it in a military environment or otherwise?
E. Do you have other current research and development efforts supporting this engine?
F. Are you willing to cost-share the development of the engine for this effort?
G. Do you have data to support the product information provided?
If so, please provide.
H. Are there any existing or planned eng
Patrick Ruoff, 586-282-9810
ACC - Warren (ACC-WRN)(DTA)
