25--REPLACEMENT FOR THE FIELD ARTILLARY AMMUNITION SUPPORT VEHICLE (FAASV) 180 AMP ALTERNATOR

This Request For Information (RFI) is being issued to find new vendors producing a replacement for the Field Artillery Ammunition Support Vehicle (FAASV) 180 amp alternator (P/N 12268305), meeting the dimensional requirements indicated in the technical data package. This RFI is the first phase of this effort. Under the second phase, the Government will request three prototypes at the vendors expense for testing. This effort will be to find a potential source(s) from the respondents who are interested in producing the alternator. All RFI responses shall answer the questions listed below and meet the technical data package requirements attached. Respondents with submissions that are determined to be adequate may be requested to provide prototypes to undergo qualifications testing at the Government's expense for possible qualification for future procurements. This effort is not a proof of design or development test effort. The respondents will be contacted within 1 month of the end date of this market survey. Upon agreement to the terms of providing prototypes, all prototypes will be returned to the vendor at the end of test with no guarantee of being in working condition (approximately 12-18 months after receipt). Respondents successfully meeting the technical data package requirements and the requirements listed in the next paragraph may be qualified as a new source(s) of supply for FAASV alternators. Respondents that are not selected or do not pass testing may go through the Source Approval Program with the Competition Management Office at their own expense. The alternator design shall provide 28.5 volts, with a maximum current of 180amps. Additionally, the design shall be able to withstand torsional vibration transmitted from the engine into the alternator splined input shaft to alleviate alternator failures. quote mark Detail A quote mark on drawing 12268305 includes the components capable of reducing torsional vibration. The alternator shall interface with voltage regulator (P/N 10947439) and rectifier (P/N 12268306). The design shall also meet the endurance and performance requirements listed on the technical data package. The United States Government (USG) acknowledges its statutory obligation (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: Data must be clearly marked PROPRIETARY and be accompanied by an explanatory text so that the Government is clearly notified of any limitations being placed on the data. Mark only data that is truly confidential. Do not mark data that is already in the public domain or is already in possession of the USG or third parties on an unclassified basis. Do not submit any classified data in response to this market survey. Proprietary data transmitted electronically must have the PROPRIETARY legend on both the cover of the transmittal email as well as at the beginning of the file. Proprietary information contained within the correspondence shall use the legends: quote mark PROPRIETARY PORTION BEGINS quote mark and quote mark PROPRIETARY PORTION ENDS. 3. 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. 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. 4. Clarification of this Action. The Government is not responsible for the public disclosure of unmarked data received in response to this market survey. Accordingly, the potential offeror shall ensure that technical data provided in response to this market survey shall be appropriately marked (i.e. proprietary) to ensure proper Government handling of the data. Should the USG need to reproduce the protected data for distribution purposes between Government offices, all such data will be reproduced with restrictive legends in place. 5. Questionnaire. The government appreciates those Offerors who take the time to respond to the questionnaire below. The Government requests that all responses be returned by 5:00pm, on 08 September 2014. Instructions for Completing the Questionnaire: Interested offerors are asked to complete the following questionnaire and provide answers back electronically to Tamika Jones, Electrical Engineer, Light Combat Vehicles at tamika.l.jones12.civ@mail.mil. Response Format: Electronic responses are required. It is requested that electronic responses be provided in any of the following formats: Microsoft Word 2007 or earlier, Microsoft Excel 2007 or earlier, Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 or earlier or portable document format PDF. Zip files are 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 FAASV Market Survey. quote mark Note: Be sure to number your responses in accordance with our numbering system so each answer corresponds to the correct question. Also, spell out acronyms in their first instance and clearly mark any proprietary information per the guidance of paragraphs above. Respondents to this questionnaire may be contacted directly in the future for additional comments and information as potential requirements develop. 5.1 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 alternator development, significant events, facilities and locations, and partnerships/affiliates 5.2 Person Responding to Questionnaire: A. Name B. Title C. Company Responsibility/Position D. Telephone Number E. Email Address 5.3 Product Specifications & Information: A. Product Data Sheets (as applicable) 1. Model Number 2. Drawing 3. Specification Sheet 4. Development and/or production status B. Is the alternator capable of meeting the specifications within the supplied technical data package and associated documents? C. Is the offeror willing to provide three (3) prototypes, at the contractor's expense to the Government within 60 days of being requested? NOTE: Terms of the hardware will be addressed in the future (Phase two). D. What is the lead time based on a delivery schedule of 16 units per month? E. What is the unit cost based on 192 units per year? F. Can the alternator interface with voltage regulator (P/N 10947439) and voltage rectifier (P/N 12268306)? G. Does the alternator have a torsional vibration dampening mechanism suitable for providing 500 hours of operation direct-coupled to an 8 cylinder 440 horsepower diesel engine? NOTE: Parts for the mechanism must be replaceable on a bench with ordinary tools. Use of the drive blocks and holder specified on drawing 12268305 quote mark Detail A quote mark attached provides detail to assist with meeting this requirement. H. Does the alternator generate a minimum rated output of 5040 watts, 180amp nominal at 28 volts? I. What is the efficiency of the alternator across the operating speed range? J. Does the alternator have the following dimensions? a. The length of the alternator is less than or equal to 11inches. b. The diameter of the alternator is less than or equal to 6.62 inches. c. The weight of the alternator is less than or equal to 47 pounds. K. Does the alternator operate within the ambient temperature range of -55 F to +200 F? L. Is the alternator capable of passing a vehicle test or 200 hour engine test per drawing 12268305? M. Does the alternator design support repair and refurbishment? a. Is a repair parts list available? b. Are the repair parts commercial off the shelf items? N. Do you have data to support the product information provided? If so, please provide.