MSV(L)SpeedRFIQuestions-Aug2015.docx

Light Capability Rough Terrain Forklift (ULCV) 4,000-6,000 Pound Capacity at 24-inch load center.

November, 2014

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MSV(L) Speed – Request for Information Questions August 2015 UNCLASSIFIED

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General:

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Definitions:

Draft: the distance between the vessel’s waterline and the lowest point of the vessel.

Fully Laden: Maximum design payload weight loaded onto the MSV(L).

Functional draft: the minimum distance from the waterline to the lowest point of the vessel, and around the vessel, which allows the vessel to conduct slow speed maneuver and load/off-load operations.

Sea State: The MSV(L) requirements are expressed using the Beaufort Number Scale.

Unladen: The MSV(L) without a payload. The MSV(L) weight shall be at normal weight needed for regular operation without a payload. Assume vessel is fully provisioned (BII, COEI, Spares, etc..) with full complement of Petroleum, Oils and Lubricants (POL)

Questions:

Please answer the following questions assuming Beaufort Scale and a functional draft fixed at 4 feet:

1.) Based on your understanding of MSV(L) requirements, please provide the following speed information for your proposed vessel:

Payload

2.) What engine are you proposing to achieve the capability stated above (provide make and model)?

3.) What is the total horsepower needed to achieve the speed capability stated above?

4.) What is the propulsion type you are recommending: propeller or waterjet?

5.) What size vessel are you assuming for the above speed calculations?

a. Length (ft):

b. Beam (ft):

c. Draft (ft):

d. Unladen Weight (Long Tons):

6.) What type of hull form are you assuming for the above speed calculations?

7.) What is the basis for your speed estimates (e.g. analogous system, computer model, existing system), please describe.

8.) What is the assumed fuel weight in your unladen condition (i.e. full tank)?

9.) What type of fuel are you assuming for your speed estimates?

10.) If we limit vessel weight without fuel and provisions to 115 Long Tons with 5% margin, how would this impact your design and speed as proposed above?

11.) If your max speed (w/ 82ST payload) is less than 18 knots in SS0, what is the limiting factor?

12.) If you could lower that max laden speed to less than 18 knots in SS0, what is your suggested speed and supporting rationale?

13.) What is the projected cost impact (unit price) of lowering the max speed?

14.) What is the anticipated weight savings of lowering the max speed?

Instructions for Completing the Questionnaire:

Please answer all of the questions below. Responses to this market research questionnaire and any requests for clarifications should be sent via e-mail to: usarmy.detroit.acc.mbx.wrn-msvl-rfp@mail.mil. You are requested to put “Response to MSV(L) RFI” in the subject line of the e-mail.

** Please submit your response no later than close of business 17 September 2015. **

Any information that cannot be sent via email can be mailed on a CD to the following address:

Kim Nelson Army Contracting Command ATTN: CCTA-HBF-P, Mail Stop # 416 6501 E. 11 Mile Rd.

Warren, MI 48397-5000

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