Draft Salient Characteristics for Cummins ISX15 Engine.docx
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- W912L7-25-Q-1609
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The document is a Draft Salient Characteristics document detailing specifications for a Cummins ISX15 Engine replacement for the Tennessee Army National Guard (TNARNG). The engine is needed for a 2009 Heavy Haul Kenworth T800 semi-truck (VIN: 1XKDP4EX6AJ273373) in the UTES 2, UT-12 element, with specific required characteristics including 15.0-liter displacement, 550 HP, 1850 lb-ft torque, EPA 2013 or newer emissions compliance, and full compatibility with existing vehicle systems.
The associated federal contract opportunity (Solicitation Number: W912L7-25-Q-1609) is a pre-solicitation for a brand-name procurement set aside for small businesses. The TNARNG plans to issue a Request for Quote on or after 6 June 2025 for one Cummins ISX15 Replacement Engine, with NAICS code 333618 and a small business size standard of 1,500 employees. Interested offerors must submit capabilities statements by 5 June 2025 at 5:00 PM CST, with questions due by 10:00 AM CST on the same date. Primary contact is Palance Baxter, with Justin McQueen as secondary contact.
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1. The purpose of this Salient Characteristics document is to outline the minimum required characteristics for a replacement Cummins ISX15 Engine intended for installation in a 2009 Heavy Haul Kenworth, T800 semi-truck assigned to the Tennessee Army National Guard’s UTES 2, UT-12 element.
2. The Cummins ISX15 Engine is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM)-specified power plant for the Kenworth heavy haul platform. The following characteristics are considered essential to maintain compatibility, performance, and operational reliability:
a. Engine Type: Cummins ISX15 (Inline 6-cylinder, Turbocharged, Diesel Engine)
b. Displacement: 15.0 liters
c. Horsepower rating: 550 HP @ 2000 RPM
d. Torque Output: 1850@ 1200 RPM
e. Emissions Compliance: EPA 2013 or newer (compatible with DEF systems and emission control components installed in vehicle)
f. Compatibility: must be fully compatible with existing Kenworth chassis, (Serial Number: 273373), ECM/TCM systems, and drivetrain without requiring significant modifications
g. Cooling and Fuel systems: must integrate with existing cooling and fuel delivery systems
h. Remanufactured Engines: if new engine is not available, remanufactured engine must meet OEM specifications and undergo full dynamometer testing prior to delivery
i. Warranty: Minimum Two Years/250,000 miles base warranty
j. Installation: The Government does not require contractor provided installation services. The Government will provide the labor and expertise required to install the replacement engine.
k. Delivery: The contractor shall provide all materials and handling required for FOB destination delivery
3. Vehicle Information
a. VIN: 1XKDP4EX6AJ273373
b. Model: T800
c. Chassis No: 273373
d. Engine Model: ISX-550
e. Engine No: 79392352
f. Engine Ref. No.: E67X73707870747170
4. These characteristics are essential to ensure a safe and reliable performance of the heavy haul truck under full operational load, including cross-country transport of mission-essential equipment. Substitutions with engines not meeting these requirements may result in compatibility issues, degrading performance, increased maintenance costs, and mission delays.
5. This engine is a mission-essential component for sustaining logistical readiness and mobility.
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