JA-00912_SPRDL124R0200_Redacted.pdf

SPRDL1-24-R-0200 (JA-00912)

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M1167 HMMWVs that are equipped with a Turbocharged 6.5L internal combustion engine.

The engine used in the HMMWV was originally designed and developed by Detroit Diesel in 1982. At that time, Detroit Diesel was a subsidiary of GM. This engine was originally introduced as a 6.2L non-Turbocharged powerplant and incorporated into the first HMMWV production run. In 1992, a 6.5L non-Turbo version was developed as an improvement over the 6.2L in terms of engine performance and power. The 6.5L engine was based on the original 6.2L but incorporated changes to piston and cylinder dimensions to displacement and therefore improved the performance of the engine. In 1995, the Turbocharged 6.5L variant was introduced to further increase engine performance. This engine, and cylinder head, has been used in the HMMWV for 30 years. Finally, on or around calendar year 2000, GM sold the tooling and the production rights for the 6.5L engine to AMG. Since that transition, AMG has been building and supplying engines to the HMMWV production line and fulfilling sustainment requirements. Both companies have demonstrated the capability to provide this item to the Government based on past performance. As stated above, the 6.2L and 6.5L compression driven reciprocating angular momentum generator, otherwise known as a diesel engine, was originally designed, and developed by GM subsidiary Detroit Diesel for use in the GM commercial vehicle line dating back to the early 1980’s. AMG and GM co-integrated this engine into the HMMWV during the development stage of the vehicle platform. AMG is the Original Equipment Manufacturer of the HMMWV Family of Vehicles (FOV) and GM is the originator of the engine.

The technical information for this item is considered proprietary to GM as the original developer for the item as well as AMG as the prime contractor for the HMMWV. Additionally, the Government does not have technical data rights to a TDP suitable for a competitive procurement of this cylinder head. Accordingly, only AMG has the technical knowledge and expertise required to manufacture this item.

There are two approaches that the Government could use to acquire this data which are stated below:

(i) Research and Development (R&D): To develop a competitive data package through a R&D effort, procuring proprietary data and qualifying additional sources will entail a significant amount of time, facility resources, man-hours, and funding. Based on

SPRDL1-24-R-0200 (JA-00912)

Previous J&A: SPRDL1-20-R-0103

7. Actions to Increase Competition: There are no plans to increase competition for future procurements due to the reasons cited above.

8. Market Research: In August of 2024, Engineering reviewed online catalogs and published product literature by manufacturers, and distributors, claiming to provide a suitable product for the HMMWV diesel engine cylinder head.

Engineering reviewed previous modernization documentation, various marketing publications to research available offerings that would fulfill the requirement. However, research has indicated that no other vendor can meet the Government’s requirement at the current price without extensive testing and development listed above. This part can only be obtained from AMG.

A Sources Sought Notice was posted to SAM.gov on 19 September 2024 and was open for 14 days.

One firm (Choate Engineering) expressed interest in the project and shared its capabilities in remanufacturing/building engines. The firm was advised on the Source Approval Program as it pertained to becoming an approved source for this item and will be notified when the solicitation will be issued.

9. Interested Sources: To date no additional sources (other than the firm listed above in Section 8) have expressed interest in this item.

10. Other Facts: Procurement History:

Contract Number: SPRDL1-20-D-0130 Award Date: 31 August 2020 Contractor: AM General LLC Contract Value: $7,232,621.40 Competitive Status: FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source

Contract Number: SPRDL1-17-D-0072 Award Date: 19 April 2017 Contractor: AM General LLC Contract Value: $3,579,702.75 Competitive Status: FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source

11. Technical Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which is included in the justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.