FOHMLCB_Market_Questionnaire_Assault Float_28 JAN 21.pdf

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Family of High MLC Bridging – Request for Information

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This document is a Market Questionnaire for use by the Army, related to the Family of High Military Load Class Bridging (FoHMLCB). Written in the paragraph(s) below is additional information regarding the Market Questionnaire. We thank you in advance, for your time and participation in this Market Questionnaire.

I. Objectives

a. The objective of the Market Questionnaire is to better understand the availability and capabilities of commercial bridging technology and the potential of the associated material and component manufacturers to meet the Army’s FoHMLCB needs. The information gathered by the Army through this Market Questionnaire, along with other market investigation data, is solely intended for use by the U.S. Army and will not be shared amongst competing companies. For instructions and more information regarding proprietary information, please refer to Section IV of this document.

Participation in the Market Questionnaire by the various contractors is considered low risk to the companies responding, given the Army will treat information from the Questionnaire responses per Section IV as proprietary.

b. Participation in this Market Questionnaire provides an important opportunity to influence the Army’s approach to procuring the FoHMLCB needs. The U.S. Army will not provide compensation for any resources spent on this Market Questionnaire and participation is at the discretion of the equipment manufacturer respondent(s).

II. Instructions

a. Read the capability summary for the FoHMLCB in Section III of this Market

Questionnaire.

b. Answer all of the questions in the Market Questionnaire. If certain U.S. Army capabilities identified are deemed not available, or not achievable according to the respondent’s company knowledge, please include an alternate proposal(s) which would be intended to provide the intent of the capability described therein. It is the U.S. Army’s desire to avoid “not applicable” (N/A) type answers. Please provide yes/no and numerical responses in the column labeled “Measured Performance”.

Please provide supporting rationale, comments and recommendations in the column labeled “Capability Description/Alternative Proposal Description”.

c. Please provide the projected development resources such as cost and timing to support the FoHMLCB objectives. This information is essential in understanding the scope of the project. It is understood by the U.S. Army that this information is strictly a rough estimate. The respondent’s company is not contractually obligated to this information. Please avoid N/A not applicable or blank information. The U.S. Army recognizes these are rough estimates and will use the information strictly as a means for gaining general knowledge. Please include development resource cost and timing estimates for all alternate proposals as well as the mainstream proposal.

d. Provide product brochures or other forms of information relevant to this Market Questionnaire as is deemed appropriate. Additionally, it is encouraged to provide any additional information that enables the U.S. army to gain insight into the company, product performance, reliability and warranty performance. Brochures should be provided to substantiate responses in the questionnaire and should not be considered as a substitute.

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III. Capability Summary for FOHMLCB The FoHMLCB’s purpose is to provide Army heavy forces with unhindered assured mobility and assault crossing for vehicles with a Military Load Class (MLC) of 120 (Tracked)/150 (Wheeled) normal crossing, and MLC150+ caution crossing.

This Questionnaire is intended to survey the market for an Assault Float bridge, which the FoHMLCB program currently does not have. Assault bridging provides the Joint Force with the ability to negotiate obstacles that hinder its ability to maneuver on the battlefield in stride with the Engineering Companies and Brigade Combat Teams.

• Required Military Specific Design Elements of an Assault Float bridge:

i. Compliance with the Trilateral Design and Test Code for Military Bridging and Gap-Crossing Equipment (TDTC), see Appendix C.

ii. Traditional military modifications such as CARC paint, MIL-STD-209K provisions and operation with Military Petroleum, Oils and Lubricants.

• Desired Bridge Capability:

Capability Minimum Desired Maximum Desired MLC (STANAG 2021) 120T (normal) 150T (normal)

Span 18 meters >18 meters Fatigue Life 3000 MLC 120T Crossings

• Physical Characteristics: Bridge characteristics are constrained by the interface and payload limitations of the legacy prime movers. The development and integration of the High MLC bridges should not degrade the existing system’s mobility, launch capability, payload or transportability.

• Survivability: The FoHMLCB shall be survivable against small arms without degradation of performance.

• Environmental: The FoHMLCB shall be capable of operating in Hot/Basic as defined in AR-38. The FoHMLCB shall be capable of operating with wind speeds up to 50 knots and in all weather conditions as defined in MIL-STD-810 (e.g. rain, snow, salt spray, blowing dust, blowing sand, fog and humidity).

Note: Participants should not assume that the questions below imply a requirement, the questions are asked to better understand commercial capability as outlined in section I.

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IV. Proprietary

GENERAL INFORMATION: The U.S. Government appreciates the time and effort taken to respond to this Questionnaire. The U.S. Government acknowledges its obligations under 18 U.S.C. §1905 to protect information qualifying as “confidential” under this statute. (To avoid possible confusion with the meaning of the term “confidential” in the context of Classified Information,” we will use the term “PROPRIETARY.”) Pursuant to this statute, the Government is willing to accept any PROPRIETARY (e.g. trade secret) restrictions placed on qualifying data forwarded in response to the Questionnaire questions and to protect it from unauthorized disclosure subject to the following:

a. Clearly and conspicuously mark qualifying data with the restrictive legend (all caps)

“PROPRIETARY” with an explanatory text so the U.S. Government is clearly notified of the data needing to be appropriately protected.

b. In marking such data, please take care to mark only those portions of the data or materials truly proprietary (over breadth in marking inappropriate data as “PROPRIETARY” may diminish or eliminate the usefulness of your response – see item 6 below). Use circling, underscoring, highlighting or other appropriate means to indicate the portion of a single page to be protected.

c. The U.S. Government is not obligated to protect unmarked data. Additionally, marked data which is already in the public domain or in possession of the U.S. Government or 3rd parties, or is afterward placed into public domain by the owner or another party through no fault of the U.S. Government will not be protected once it is in the public domain. Data which is already in the possession of the U.S. Government will be protected in accordance with the government’s rights in the data.

d. Proprietary data transmitted electronically, whether by physical media or not, whether by the respondent or by the U.S. Government, shall contain the “PROPRIETARY” legend, with any explanatory text on both the cover of the transmittal email and at the beginning of the file itself. Where appropriate for only portions of an electronic file, use the restrictive legends “PROPRIETARY PORTION BEGINS:” and

“PROPRIETARY PORTION ENDS.”

e. In any reproductions of technical data or any portions thereof subject to asserted restrictions, the U.S. Government shall also reproduce the asserted restriction legend and any explanatory text.

f. The U.S. Government sometimes uses support contractors in evaluating responses.

Consequently, responses which contain proprietary information may receive only limited or no consideration since the respondent’s marking of the data as “PROPRIETARY” will preclude disclosure of same outside the U.S. Government and therefore will preclude disclosure to these support contractors assisting the evaluation effort. The U.S. Government will use its best efforts to evaluate those responses that contain proprietary information without using support contractors consistent with the resources available.

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Company/Manufacture’s Name:

Company Mailing Address:

DUNS #: CAGE Code:

Company Contact Name/Title:

Office Telephone #:

Mobile Telephone #: Contact’s Office Email:

Item # Capability General Description Capability Detail Description Measured Performance Capability Description/Alternative

Proposal Description

Company/Product Overview

1 Company/Manufacturer & Subcontractors

Does your company currently manufacture float bridging systems? Please provide the model number, nomenclature and time in service.

2 Security

Are all applicable facilities U.S.

DoD, security clearance-capable to handle Classified information?

(May not be needed)

3 Small Business

How many employees are employed at your company in total? Please identify if any of the following apply:

- Small Business

- VOSB Veteran Owned Small Business

- SVOSB Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business

- HUBZ SB HUBZ one Small Business

- SDB Small Disadvantaged Business

- WOSB Woman-owned Small Business

Government Experience

4 Previous Government Programs

Do you have previous experience with U.S.

Government programs? If yes, please describe.

5 Trilateral Design and Test Code (TDTC)

Do you have experience with the Trilateral Design and Test Code for Military Bridging and Gap- Crossing Equipment? If yes, Assault Float Bridge and Raft - System Description and Physical Characteristics

6 Please Describe your system.

Describe the overall dimensions of your system both in transport and deployed configurations.

8 What is the max gap distance your system can cross?

9 What is your systems roadway width?

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What is the system weight of your system? If the system is employed in sections, please identify them and provide weights

Describe the propulsion your float system (i.e. boat, internal motor, etc.) and the max water speed (knots)

12 What is the max land travel speed (mph) of your system?

13 What is the cost of the entire system?

What is the estimated time required to produce and deliver two systems for testing?

Is there a TDP for the system available to be procured by the Government?

16 What is the cost of the TDP for the system?

Assault Float Bridge and Raft - Capability and Requirements

17 Military Load Classification (MLC)

What is the allowed Crossing MLC (tracked and wheeled) of the float system? Please provide MLC in standing water (0 fps)

18 Durability

Has any durability and/or fatigue testing been done on the system and if so, what type of testing and what were the results?

19 Survivability

Does your system have armor protection? Please describe, and include any testing that have been performed.

20 Operational Environment

What is the max water speed (fps) your system can operate in without degradation to MLC? If degraded, what are the MLCs vs.

flow rate?

21 Operational Environment Can your system detect and avoid obstacles in the water? If so, describe.

22 Operational Environment

Has your system or material been tested to assess their performance in various operating conditions? If yes, please describe the testing that was performed

23 Operational Environment What is the ambient temperature operating range for your system?

24 Bank Prep What are the bank requirements for launching, spanning, and retrieving your system?

25 Launch and Retrieve What is the emplacement time of the float system? Please provide

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emplacement conditions for reference.

26 Launch and Retrieve Does the operator need to leave the cab to launch or retrieve the system?

27 Human System Integration

How many operators are needed to emplace the system?

28 Human System Integration

Describe the heaviest component required to be lifted by an operator in terms of dimensions and weight.

29 Transportability What is the preferred method of transporting your system?

30 Transportability

Can your system be integrated with the Common Bridge Transporter (CBT) with or without the Bridge Adaptor Pallet (BAP)?

31 Transportability

Can the system be air transported and what is the smallest aircraft it can be fit into (C-17, C-5, etc.)?

32 Transportability Can the system be transported by sea? Please describe the methods that can be used.

33 Transportability Can the system be transported by rail as describe in accordance

MIL-STD-1366?

34 Supportability

Do you currently have an industry proven commercial manual that supports your equipment? Please provide a copy.

35 Maintainability and Maintenance

Does your system come with Technical and Maintenance Manuals?

36 Maintainability and

Are any special maintenance procedures or tools required? If so, describe.

37 Maintainability and

Does your system allow for diagnostic and prognostic capabilities in support of predictive failure modes and informing of upcoming required maintenance?

38 Bridge Health Monitoring

Do you have a means of determining remaining service life for your system? If yes, 39 Environmental

Are there any components on your system that are made from hazardous materials (as identified in FED-STD-313 Section 3.2)?

Market Investigation Questionnaire Family of High MLC Bridging

APPENDIX A – Interface Control Document

Flatracks:

Characteristics M3 M3A1

NSN 3990-01-442-2751 3990-01-450-5671

LIN B83002 B83002

Height Inches (A Frame up)

62 62.5

Height (A Frame up + Wire Indicators

71 72

Height (A Frame Down) 17.55 17.65 Width Inches 91.5 91.5 Length Inches 233.36 233.25 Weight lbs. (Includes straps)

3,800 4,000

Cargo Bed’s Usable Deck Space Inches

89 x 217 89 x 217

Rear Rollers (Total) 4 6 Finish CARC over HDG CARC over HDG Deck Diamond Plate Diamond Plate Payload (lbs.) limit based on PLS Truck’s payload capacity of 36,250 lbs.

32,450 32,250

Payload (lbs.) limit based on HEMMT- LHS payload capacity of 26,000 lbs.

24,000 24,000

Cargo Tie-Down Straps 14 Straps rated @ 10,000 lbs. each

14 Straps rated @ 10,000 lbs. each

Cargo Tie-Down Provisions Definition

19 Per Side, Access to D-rings from top of deck rated at 10,000 lbs.

each (total 38)

19 Per Side, Access to D-rings from top of deck rated at 10,000 lbs.

each (total 38)

Hot Dip Galvanized (HDG)

Characteristics of M3 and M3A1 Flatracks

Common Bridge Transporter:

Cab Seating: 2 person • air-ride seats • 4-point safety belts Axle Configuration: 8x8 Curb Weight: 37,000 lbs.

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):

66,000 lbs.

Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR):

100,000 lbs.

(45360 kg) Length: 400.5 in. (10173 mm) Width: 96 in. (2438 mm) Height (over spare tire): 112 in. (2845 mm) Track: 77.82 in. (1977 mm) Wheelbase: 210 in. (5334 mm) Maximum Speed: 62 mph (100 kph) Tires: 16.00 R20 XZL Michelin tubeless Number of Tires: 8 + 1 spare Optional Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) Fuel Capacity: 155 gal. (587 liter) Cruising Range (GCW): 400 mi. (644 km) cross-country avg.

Fording: 48 in. (1219 mm) Air Transportability: C130 • C141 Engine: DDC Model 8V92TA/445 hp 12.1 liter DDEC4 Transmission: Allison HD4560P/6-speed automatic

Transfer Case: Oshkosh 55,000/2-speed Axles:

Front - Oshkosh 46K Rear - Eaton DS480 Suspension:

Front - Hendrickson RT340 w/equalizing beam Rear - Hendrickson RT340 w/36,000 lb.

spring & Equalizing beam Electrical System: 24V start • 24V lighting with master Electric disconnect Brakes: Drum type • air actuated S-Cam Steering: Power assist • front tandem Lighting: LED lights on all sides • LED black-out drive light Winch, Self-Recovery: 20,000 lbs. (9072 kg) optional Winch, Recovery: N/A Retrieval System: N/A Fuel Servicing: N/A Fifth Wheel Loading: N/A Load Handling System: OTC/Multifit • 24,000 lbs. incl. FR.

Crane: N/A

Common Bridge Transporter

Palletized Load System (PLS) Trailer:

The M1076 trailer is a 3 axle, wagon style trailer with a 16.5 ton payload capacity equipped with a flatrack that is interchangeable between truck and trailer. The combination of truck and trailer provides the combined payload capacity of 33 tons. The flatracks are lifted on and off the truck and trailer by a hydraulic powered arm mounted on the truck eliminating the need for additional material handling equipment. The controls for the arm are located inside the cab, allowing the operator to load or unload the truck in less than one minute without leaving the cab of the truck.

The trailer can be loaded or unloaded in less than 5 minutes utilizing the remote arm control.

PLS Trailer Specifications and Drawing

Appendix B - List of Prohibited Materials and Exceptions

The system shall not have prohibited materials (including alloys containing prohibited materials) present in or on any delivered systems or support equipment, required for operation and sustainment of the system, or used in final manufacture and assembly processes. The following are prohibited materials: asbestos, beryllium, Class I and Class II Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS), hexavalent chromium, cadmium, mercury, lead, radioactive materials, and other Group 1 Agents classified as "carcinogenic to humans" by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Monographs.

The following exceptions are allowed without prior approval from the Government:

- Cadmium and hexavalent chromium on electrical connectors and back shells used to mate with cadmium electrical connectors on Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) or used in an Automatic Fire Extinguishing System (AFES)

- Products listed under "Priming" and "Topcoating" in MIL-DTL-53072, Table I

- Lead-acid batteries

- Lead solder

- Leaded battery terminal adaptors/clamps

- Silica used in adhesives and sealants

- Fuels specified for use in the requirements of this contract

- Steel containing up to 0.35 % lead by weight

- Aluminum containing up to 0.4 % lead by weight

- Copper and Brass alloys containing up to 4 % lead by weight

- Beryllium and Beryllium alloys used in electrical components

- Mercury containing components compliant with European Union (EU) Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2)

- Trace amounts of identified restricted materials contained in base materials and/or alloys. For the purposes of this contract trace amounts are defined as <0.1% by weight for carcinogens and <1% by weight for all other materials

Appendix C – Trilateral Design Code and Test Code

See attachment

Appendix D – MIL-STD-1366

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