New V903 Diesel 600 horsepower Centry engines

1. DESCRIPTION OF INTENT: THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. No contract will be awarded from this announcement. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) nor an announcement of a forthcoming solicitation. Response to this market survey is voluntary and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this market survey and any follow-on information requests. Data submitted in response to this market survey will not be returned. No solicitation document exists at this time, and calls requesting a solicitation will not be answered. 2. DISCLAIMER: It is the responsibility of Industry, when providing any comments/responses, to properly mark such information that is considered proprietary or is otherwise restricted. The United States Government (USG) is not obligated to protect unmarked data. 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The opinions of the authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States Government or the DA, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes. 3. INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESPONDING TO THIS REQUEST: Responses to this request for information should be sent via e-mail to Shelly Masakowski at shelly.m.masakwski.civ@mail.mil. You are requested to place "600 HP Diesel Engine -Market Survey Response" in the subject line of the e-mail. The responses, to include attachments, shall be in MS Word or PDF format. Any request for clarifications shall also be addressed to Shelly Masakowski at shelly.m.masakowski.civ@mail.mil. Responses to the RFI are due on 22 November 2018. Responses received after this, whether received by email or by mail, may not be considered. Please note that all questions and answers will be posted anonymously to this website. The cut-off date for questions is 15 November 2018. Questions that are received by this office after the deadline will be considered late and may not be answered. Any information that cannot be sent via email can be sent on two (2) identical compact disks (CDs) or Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) to the following address: U.S. Army Contracting Command - Warren ATTN: Shelly Masakowski TACOM/mail Stop 509 6501 E 11 Mile Rd Warren, MI 48397 4. INFORMATION REQUESTED FROM INDUSTRY: Manufacturer a. Name: _________________________________________________________________ b. Mailing Address: ________________________________________________________ c. Website: _______________________________________________________________ d. CAGE (commercial and government entity) Code (if any): _______________________ e. North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) number: __________________ f. Business size and eligibility under USG social-economic programs and preference: ________________________________________________________________________ Personnel Responding to RFI a. Name: ________________________________________________________________ b. Title: _________________________________________________________________ c. Company Responsibility/Position: ________________________________________________________________________ d. Telephone/Fax Numbers: ________________________________________________________________________ e. E-Mail Address: ________________________________________________________ 5. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this market survey questionnaire is to obtain information about industry's capability to provide a 600 HP Diesel Centry Engine for the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS). The engine must be capable of integration with no form, fit or function changes to the MLRS Carrier. The engine must be a proven system utilized in a similar Armored Tracked Combat Vehicle requiring no additional MLRS Carrier system level testing for integration approval. 6. Capability- Performance: 6.1 Has your company been involved in the system integration of the proposed engine within a similarly sized Armored Tracked Combat Vehicle to MLRS? If so, please describe the system level testing that was performed on that effort, to include: 6.1.a Cruising Range 6.1.b Acceleration 6.1.c Maintaining Minimum Speed 6.1.d Maximum Speed 6.1.e Stopping (braking) 6.1.f Driving in Reverse 6.1.g Towing 6.1.h 6,000 mile durability life 6.1.i Angle of Operation ascending and descending slopes 6.1.j Noise 6.1.k Manual Engine Speed Control 6.1.l Nuclear Survivability 6.1.m Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility (EMI/EMC) 6.1.n Near-Fielding Lightning 6.1.o Direct Strike Lightning 6.1.p Reliability: Mean Kilometers Between Hardware Mission Failure 6.2 Has your company's engine been fielded in a similarly sized Armored Tracked Combat Vehicle to MLRS? If so, please provide the system level vehicle name(s) and years that the engine has been used in military service. 6.3 Describe your company's engine characteristics: 6.3.a Overall Size & Shape: Describe Overall Height, Width and Depth dimensions relative to mounting locations, air inlet, exhaust, output shaft, oil fill, oil drain, oil filter, coolant inlet and coolant exit. 6.3.b Provide the Engine's Critical System Level Interfaces 6.3.c Engine's ability to achieve a Gross Power Output of 600 BHP (400kW) 6.3.d Provide Maximum Rating Performance Data at the engine's Advertised Power: Gross Power Output (BHP), Engine Speed (RPM), Torque (lb.ft), Nominal Rail Pressure (PSI), Intake Manifold Pressure (in. Hg), Brake Mean Effective Pressure (PSI), Piston Speed (ft/min), Friction Horsepower (HP), Inlet Air Flow (CFM), Exhaust Gas Flow (CFM), Exhaust Gas Temperature (deg. F), Heat Rejection to Ambient (BTU/min.), Heat Rejection to Coolant (BTU/min.), Maximum Radiator Coolant Flow (BTU/min.). In addition, describe the test condition for the inlet air restriction and exhaust restriction. 6.3.e Provide Maximum Rating Performance Data at the engine's Peak Torque: Gross Power Output (BHP), Engine Speed (RPM), Torque (lb.ft), Nominal Rail Pressure (PSI), Intake Manifold Pressure (in. Hg), Brake Mean Effective Pressure (PSI), Piston Speed (ft/min), Friction Horsepower (HP), Inlet Air Flow (CFM), Exhaust Gas Flow (CFM), Exhaust Gas Temperature (deg. F), Heat Rejection to Ambient (BTU/min.), Heat Rejection to Coolant (BTU/min.), Maximum Radiator Coolant Flow (BTU/min.). In addition, describe the test condition for the inlet air restriction and exhaust restriction. 6.3.f Describe the engine's emission controls 6.3.g Describe the engine's fuel management controls 6.3.h Provide the engine's unique performance ratings for Torque (lb.-ft.), Power Output (BHP) and Fuel Consumption (lb./BHP-hr) in increments of 200 RPM with a minimum RPM range of 1600 through 2600. 6.3.i General Engine Data: 6.3.i.1 Number of Cylinders 6.3.i.2 Aspiration Description 6.3.i.3 Bore & Stroke (in.) 6.3.i.4 Displacement (in3) 6.3.i.5 Compression Ratio 6.3.i.6 Dry Weight 6.3.i.7 Wet Weight 6.3.i.8 Moment of Inertia of Rotating Components (Excluding Flywheel) (lb-ft3) 6.3.i.9 Maximum bending moment and location if known 6.3.j Air Induction System: 6.3.j.1 Maximum Inlet Restriction with Clean Filter (in. H2O) 6.3.j.2 Maximum Inlet Restriction with Dirty Filter (in. H2O) 6.3.j.3 Maximum Operating Ambient Air Temperature (deg. F) 6.3.k Exhaust System: 6.3.K.1 Maximum Back Pressure (in. Hg) 6.3.K.2 Recommended Pipe Size Diameter (in.) 6.3.l Lubrication System: 6.3.l.1 Oil Capacity of Pan (U.S. Gal.) 6.3.l.2 Total Oil System Capacity (U.S. Gal) 6.3.l.3 Maximum Allowable Oil Temperature (deg. F) 6.3.l.4 Describe the engine's oil pan's shape and the lubrication system's angular (degree) limits for maintaining function at Front Down, Front Up, Right Side Down and Left Side Down. 6.3.l.5 Recommended Oil Type and Validated Alternatives 6.3.m Cooling System: 6.3.m.1 Coolant Capacity (Engine Only) (U.S. Quart) 6.3.m.2 Thermostat Type and Temperature Rating (deg. F) 6.3.m.3 Minimum Radiator Cap Pressure (PSI) 6.3.m.4 Maximum Coolant Temperature (Engine Out) (deg. F) 6.3.m.5 Minimum Recommended Coolant Temperature (deg. F) 6.3.m.6 Minimum Fill Rate (U.S. GPM) 6.3.m.7 Minimum Coolant Expansion Space (Described In % of System Capacity) 6.3.n Fuel System: 6.3.n.1 Maximum Fuel Consumption at Maximum Rated Output and Speed (lb/hr) 6.3.n.2 Maximum Fuel Flow to Pump at Maximum Rated Output and Speed (lb/hr) 6.3.n.3 Maximum Restriction @ PT Pump Inlet with Clean Filter (in. Hg) 6.3.n.4 Maximum Injector Return Line Restriction (With Check Valves) (in. Hg) 6.3.n.5 Maximum Injector Return Line Restriction (Without Check Valves) (in. Hg) 6.3.n.6 Minimum Fuel Tank Vent Capability (ft3/hr with 2.5 Hg or less Back Pressure) 6.3.n.7 Primary Fuel Recommendation 6.3.n.8 Alternative Fuel Compatibility with evidence that the system has been validated with these various fuel types. 6.3.o Starting and Electrical System with 24V Starter: 6.3.o.1 Minimum Recommended Battery Capacity (Cold soak at 0 deg. F or Above) 6.3.o.1.a Engine Only (De-Clutched Load) - Cold Cranking Amperes (CCA) 6.3.o.1.b Engine Only (De-Clutched Load) - Reserve Capacity (min.) 6.3.o.2 Maximum Resistance of Starting System (ohms) 6.3.o.3 Minimum Ambient Temperature For Cold Start Using On-Engine Systems (deg. F) 6.3.o.4 Minimum Cranking Speed Required for Unaided Cold Start (RPM) 6.3.p Provide General Performance Data if Available: 6.3.p.1 Minimum Low Idle Speed (RPM) 6.3.p.2 Minimum No Load Governed Speed (RPM) 6.3.p.3 Maximum No Load Governed Speed (RPM) 6.3.p.4 Maximum Over-Speed Capability (15 Seconds Maximum) (RPM) 6.3.p.5 Crankshaft Thrust Bearing Load Limit (Maximum Intermittent) (lb) 6.3.p.6 Crankshaft Thrust Bearing Load Limit (Maximum Continuous) (lb) 6.4 Describe your company's engine as it applies to the following criteria: 6.4.a Storage: 90 days with no preservation 6.4.b Storage: Preservation requirements to store more than 90 days. 6.4.c Steam and Waterjet Cleaning: Describe the engines limits in regard to Steam and Waterjet Cleaning utilizing cleaner conforming to P-C-437 Type II or P-D-220D. Describe jet pressure limits for both steam and water where the jet is applied perpendicular to the assembly from a distance of not more than 1 ft for steam and not more than 3 ft. for water at a rate of 1 ft2/min. 6.4.d Diagnostic and Repair Procedures 6.4.e E/G Controller 6.4.f Altitude: Capable of being transported without degradation from 0 to 40,000 feet above sea level. Storage and tactical operation from 0 to 10,000 ft above sea level 6.4.g Maintainability: Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) 6.4.h Materials: Describe how the engine meets Environmental Requirements 6.4.i Describe how the engine does not support Fungal Growth 6.4.j Describe the engine's ability for Corrosion Resistance 6.3.k Describe the Engine's Recommended Maintenance Intervals 6.4.l Describe the Engine's Repair Manuals and Technical Publications that are readily available for use 7. Capability - Security Indicate your firm's ability to obtain a security clearance and any past or present experience in the performance of work requiring a Facility Security Clearance (FCL) (unclassified remarks only). 8. Capability - Quality Assurance 8.1 Describe your Quality Management System (QMS). Is your company certified at a minimum to International Organization Standardization (ISO) 9001:2008? If so, are you working towards 9001:2015? 8.2 Describe your company's experience of identifying and evaluating failures, finding solutions, and root cause analysis. 9. Capability: Manufacturing 9.1. Describe your firm's current production capacity expressed in number of Engines produced and delivered to customers per month and describe your company's capability to manufacture engines at the following rate: October 2019: 60 Engines October 2020: 116 Engines October 2021: 158 Engines October 2022: 96 Engines 9.2. Describe your firm's estimated lead time to acquire raw and finished materials needed to build the engines, and the lead time required to manufacture and assemble them. For the purposes of this RFI provide an estimate for the production of engines based upon the quantities listed in Section 7.4.1 (directly above). 9.3. Provide information related to your firm's past experience with Armored Tracked Combat Vehicles in the 75,000 pound gross vehicle weight category. Provide a list of Engines that were produced and delivered by your firm for incorporation into Armored Combat Tracked Vehicles and indicate the vehicles that they were incorporated into. 9.4. Provide information related to any other products or vehicles that your firm's Engines have been utilized within in commercial or non-commercial applications. 10. Capability: Logistics 10.1. Describe your organization's experience and capability in planning, establishing and managing an Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) Program, in accordance with Army Regulation 700-127, which incorporates the following ILS Elements. This includes identifying computer-based tools/systems utilized: (a) Computer Resources (b) Design Interface (c) Facilities & Infrastructure (d) Maintenance Planning & Management (e) Manpower & Personnel (f) Packaging, Handling, Storage & Transportation (PHS&T) (g) Product Support Management (h) Supply Support (i) Support Equipment (j) Sustaining Engineering (k) Technical Data Management (l) Training & Training Support 10.2. Describe your organization's experience, skill and capability with developing (a) Logistics Product Data, (b) Logistics Product Data Summaries, (c) Logistics Management Information (LMI) using Department of Defense (DoD) adopted industry standard GEIA-STD-0007 (Logistic Product Data). Identify computer based tools/systems utilized to manage and generate these product data items.