JA_SPRDL123R0081.pdf

SPRDL1-23-R-0081 (JA-00541)

Previous J&A: SPRDL1-17-R-0385

The Government does not have rights to the TDP for the Power Inverter, nor does the Government own proprietary rights to the data that would be required to produce a competitive TDP. Currently, the Power Inverter is source controlled, and Xantrex Technologies, Inc. is the only approved source and owner of the respective technical data.

Due to the limited performance and technical data available, reverse engineering is the only option for the United States Government (USG) to develop a competitive TDP which is needed for full and open competition. Reverse engineering is a multi-layered process involving the procurement and testing of prototypes and then release of the design. These efforts involve a significant amount of time and money, and the USG does not have the funding required to develop and qualify additional sources for this product.

A new manufacturer prototype would need to be tested in conjunction with the overall electrical system of the Stryker FOV. Government reverse engineering cost estimates were developed using previous reverse engineering projects as well as previous reverse engineering cost estimates from completed justification and approval documents. Even if a reverse engineering effort is successful, as identified in the table below, the cost to reverse engineer this unique component is significant. Estimated at $1.712M and 42 months to complete, reverse engineering a competitive TDP includes, but is not limited to the following:

Reverse Engineering Activity

Description Delay (Months)

Cost (Millions)

Obtaining existing part samples

Obtaining existing Power Inverters for tear downs, analysis, and testing to define structural and performance characteristics.

6 $0.012

Hardware design, integration, and fabrication/install

Design and fabricate hardware found by tear down, generate prototypes TDP and prototypes. Send out for fitment and installation on vehicles.

18 $1.00

Component and vehicle system testing

Component testing before vehicle installation to assure working component.

Once passed, parts can be installed in vehicle and begin full vehicle testing.

Including electrical, environmental and shaking/driving testing.

12 $0.50

Documentation (drawings/Engineering Change Proposal/ Technical Manuals)

Finalized TDP including build to print drawings, update component and system specifications. Generate Technical Manuals and establish manufacturing process.

6 $0.20

Total Estimated RE 42 $1.712 Table 1. Reverse Engineering Breakdown

SPRDL1-23-R-0081 (JA-00541)

Previous J&A: SPRDL1-17-R-0385 is owned by Xantrex Technologies Inc., and as a result, it is difficult to find alternative sources that meet the technical requirements.

Even if the technical data, such as drawings with dimensions or performance requirements, were acquired from Xantrex Technologies, Inc. and converted to Government drawings, the Government would still require vigorous performance and environmental testing to validate new manufacturer parts. This option would not be cost effective for the reasons described above.

Xantrex Technologies, Inc. power inverters can be found on several websites, as Xantrex uses authorized distributors for the sales of the inverter.

Contractor Website Keywords Findings Tripplite by

EATON

www.tripplite.com 1800W Inverter 1800W inverter available.

Dimensions of inverter are different than current inverter. Not all features meet the Xantrex Inverter specifications including the Pure Sine Ware Output, GFCI Receptacle, and the operating temperatures are not known.

Sensata Technologies www.magnum-dimensions.com

1800W inverter, Sine Wave

1800W 12VDC Pure Sine Inverter available, but this inverter does not meet the Xantrex specifications including Operating temperature dimensional fitment, efficiency and input voltage.

Magnun Engergy invertersrus.com 1800W Inverter 1800W 24V Inverter available.

1800W 12V is not available by this manufacture or seller. Wattage or voltage specifications could not be met.

Table 2. Market Research Results

9. Interested Sources: To date, no additional sources have expressed interest in this item other than Magnetic Design Labs, Inc. as referenced in Section 8, above.

10. Other Facts:

Procurement History:

Contract: SPRDL1-18-C-0186 Award Date: 27 Jan 2018 Contractor: MDS Power Inc. (CAGE 57MJ6) Authority: FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source Total Contract Value: $668,556.00