EHETS_CSP_RFI_4Sep18.pdf

--UNCLASSIFIED/Distribution Statement not to be distributed publically until OPSEC approved

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

UNITED STATES ARMY ENHANCED HEAVY EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER SYSTEM

(EHETS)

SECTION I

1. Purpose. The United States Army, herein after referred to as the United States Government

(USG), is seeking information, for planning purposes only, an available Commercial Off the Shelf/Non-

Developmental Item (COTS/NDI), modified commercial or non-commercial systems which may support the potential future acquisition of the Enhanced Heavy Equipment Transporter System (EHETS). EHETS transports heavy and oversized equipment in support of the Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT).

EHETS is considered to be a whole system, including a prime mover, hereon referred to as a tractor and a semitrailer, alternately, the tractor and semitrailer may possibly be procured and fielded separately. For purposes of responding to this RFI, it is preferred to respond with whole systems solutions. However, if whole system solutions are not available at the time of the RFI response, at a minimum, independent tractor or semitrailer responses are acceptable. The USG will utilize this information to determine whether the EHETS characteristics (ref. Section II) can be met by industry. The responses to this RFI will help identify which EHETS characteristics are technologically challenging and which may drive the solution set into either a developmental program, or contribute most significantly to cost and/or schedule.

Industry is requested to identify any EHETS characteristics which, if adjusted, would allow other potential options to compete in possible future solicitations.

2. General Information. Participation in this effort is strictly voluntary with no obligation incurred by the USG. The USG will in no way be bound to information provided if a solicitation is issued. This survey is an important opportunity for industry to influence the development of EHETS characteristics to support a potential future acquisition strategy for the EHETs program. This survey, and all information herein is for informational planning purposes only and does not constitute a “Request for Proposal or

Invitation for Bid”, nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the USG.

3. Clarification of This Action. Responses to this survey will be used by the USG for informational and planning purposes only. Responses to this survey are not considered to be contractual offers and cannot be accepted by the USG to form a binding contract. This is not a pre-solicitation notice or Request for Proposal (RFP), nor will any contracts be awarded from this announcement. Information provided by the USG in regards to potential contracts, as presented in this survey are subject to change.

Additionally, this inquiry does not bind the USG to solicit for, or award any contracts. Participation in this survey is solely voluntary; no reimbursements will be made for costs associated with participation in this survey. Data submitted to the USG will not be returned and will remain archived as part of historic

USG records. Lastly, participation in this survey, while important to USG acquisition planners, is neither mandatory nor is it requisite for future participation by any contractor in this survey or any similar survey or RFP.

4. Proprietary information. The USG acknowledges its obligations under 18 U.S.C. § 1905, The

Trade Secrets Act, to protect restricted information provided to the USG. Pursuant to this statute, the USG is willing to accept proprietary restrictions placed upon data presented in response to this survey and to protect such information from unauthorized disclosure, subject to the following:

a. Proprietary data may be submitted in writing and/or transmitted electronically and must be clearly marked PROPRIETARY with additional markings designating where

“PROPRIETARY PORTION BEGINS” and “PROPRIETARY PORTION ENDS.”

Proprietary submissions shall be accompanied by explanatory text so that the USG is clearly notified regarding what data is proprietary. Electronic submissions must additionally have PROPRIETARY marked on both the cover of the transmittal email, as well as at the beginning of any file.

b. Mark as proprietary only data that is truly restricted information and to which there is a legal property right.

c. Do not mark data that is already in the public domain or is already in possession of the

USG or third parties on an unrestricted basis. Do not mark data that is available to the

USG or to the public without restriction from another source.

d. Do not submit any classified data in response to this survey.

5. Disclaimer. The USG is not responsible for the public disclosure of unmarked data received in response to this market survey. Accordingly, survey respondents shall ensure that technical data provided in response to this market survey shall be appropriately marked, as described in paragraph 4 herein, to ensure proper USG handling of the data. Should the USG need to reproduce the protected data for distribution purposes between USG offices, all such data shall be reproduced with restrictive legends in place. The USG may use support contractors in reviewing responses. The USG will review responses that contain proprietary information without using support contractors consistent with the resources available.

In cases where support contractors may be utilized for review of proprietary information, the USG will use best practices to maintain protection of the information.

6. Response submittal instructions. Survey responses, including any supporting information, are preferred to be submitted electronically to the email address shown below. Large files may also be sent electronically via AMRDEC Safe file exchange (https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/Guide.aspx) if possible. Electronic file formats will be compatible with Microsoft Windows 10 software. Alternately, if all or some response data is not able to be sent electronically, it can be mailed to:

Amanda Gingrich, Contract Specialist, Army Contracting Command – Warren, Tactical

Vehicles Contracting Division

Email amanda.c.gingrich.civ@mail.mil. Telephone (586) 282-3495

CCTA-HTA-B / MS 416

6501 E. 11 Mile Rd, Warren, MI 48397-5000

The subject line or package must read “(Company Name) Response to EHETS survey.” Please spell out acronyms in their first instance. DO NOT submit or send ANY classified information.

7. Industry response timing and criteria. All survey respondents are requested to submit their responses to the USG (IAW) the instructions in paragraphs 6, 7 and 8 herein. Respondents who can offer whole system solutions (e.g. tractor with semitrailer), or respondents who can at a minimum offer a tractor or semitrailer, are encouraged to respond to this RFI and participate in an EHETS Industry

Workshop to be announced, late 4th quarter 2018. The following is an overview of the industry response schedule.

Deadline. Responses to this survey shall be submitted via the Federal Business Opportunities

(FedBizOpps) website by the deadline of 1 October 18.

Industry Workshop Announcement. Specific details regarding the Industry Workshop will be provided by the USG and posted on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website. Additionally, all timely respondents to the RFI, will be notified via email of the time and location of the EHETS Industry

Workshop.

mailto:amanda.c.gingrich.civ@mail.mil

8. Survey Instructions. Response format. Responses to this survey are recommended to be in a white paper type format and table format (e.g. Excel spreadsheet) wherever possible, at the discretion of the respondent. Additional information is encouraged to be included along with pictures and any available data, as an attachment. Note; simply providing only a brochure or general specification sheet will not be considered an acceptable response by the USG.

8.2. Section I company demographics. Informs the USG about the responding company and provides a means for future communications.

8.3. Section II EHETS characteristics and general information. Includes detailed information of potential EHETS characteristics. Respondents are requested to provide the following information for each

EHETS solution.

8.3.1. Detailed description. Clearly describe the solution(s) for EHETS depicting how and why the solution(s) shall achieve the EHETS characteristics IAW Section II of this survey. For each characteristic listed in Section II, identify whether or not the solution(s) has the capability to perform to the characteristic. Also specify how much the system may be capable of exceeding or by how much it may fall short of the characteristic as described in Section II. The response shall, at a minimum, also include the information listed below.

8.3.1.1. EHETS Integration. Respondents shall include the manufacturer’s name, model number and nomenclature of the system, tractor, or semitrailer solution. If a response contains a partial solution (a tractor OR semitrailer), please provide the interface capabilities for the partial solution. Specifically, if a tractor only solution, please specify semitrailer interface capabilities or if a semitrailer solution, please specify tractor interface capabilities.

8.3.2. Substantiating Data. Include, if readily available; pictures, drawings, graphics, specifications, Modeling and Simulation (M & S) results, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) data, existing test data, model numbers and or Bill of Material (BOM) for major systems.

8.3.3. Major Systems. In Table 1, Major Systems Information, include specific powertrain information if readily available, for each solution. Additional information may be added to the table other than the items shown. Also, include inner and outer turning diameters when negotiating a 90-degree or 180-degree turn while unlade and while transporting each of the payloads depicted in Section II Table 3 and

Appendix B.

Table 1: Major Systems Information

Solution description

Engine manufacturer, nomenclature and model number

Transmission manufacturer, nomenclature and model number

Torque converter manufacturer, nomenclature and model number

Transfer case manufacturer, nomenclature and model number

Axle, manufacturer, nomenclature and model number

Engine rated power rotations per minute (rpm)

Battery manufacturer, nomenclature, model number and quantity

Cruising range at 30 miles per hour on flat paved road

Fuel tank capacity less the unusable fuel

Ton mile per gallon with payloads IAW Section II Table 3 and

Appendix B

Range maximum while laden

Range maximum while unlade

8.3.4. Dimensions and weights. Include dimensions (e.g. height, length, width, weight) of the total proposed system as well as for the individual tractor and semitrailer. Please include the design and dimensions of the 5th wheel and kingpin, and the maximum kingpin load (weight) and Gross Trailer

Weight Rating. Also provide the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating for the system, tractor or semitrailer defined as; “the unloaded vehicle weight, including all fluids, and its maximum payload (to include the weight of the crew), where the payload weight is based upon the manufacturer’s rating of the vehicle’s structural capability” (MIL-STD-209K).

8.3.5. Axles. Describe the type of axle system proposed for both the tractor and semitrailer such as;

pendulum, straight, steerable, driven, or fixed, number of axles of each type, axle spacing, number of wheels per axle, type of tires, how many axles are braked/emergency braked etc. Include predicted or actual (preferred if available) axle weights unladen and maximum capable load laden.

8.3.6. Loading System. Describe the loading system, for items such as; manual ramps, hydraulic ramps, stabilization legs, removable goose neck with rampless front load and winch load capacity.

Identify where any of the aforementioned items require more than one operator.

8.3.7. Manufacturing. Identify the locations where the solution(s) may potentially be produced for prototypes, including the address of the specific manufacturing plant. Indicate the predicted manufacturing capacity available for EHETS prototype builds, for the manufacturing site over the next 5-years, if possible. Identify the approximate cost and schedule to begin producing prototypes.

8.3.8. Technologically challenging, mutually exclusive and competing EHETS characteristics.

Identify which EHETS characteristics described in Section II of this document, are currently available and which characteristics would require modifications to an existing HETS, or new development in order to achieve. Additionally, identify the EHETS characteristics in accordance with (IAW) Section II, which together or independently pose the highest technological challenges to provide. Clearly state, with substantiating data why there are technological challenges and what is needed, for cost, schedule and design, to overcome the challenges. Identify which characteristics would likely create the need for an entirely new developmental solution. The respondent is welcome to suggest alternative EHETS characteristics which may be minimally changed or performance reduced in order to make the specific characteristic go down to a non-developmental or modification level program.

8.3.9. Schedule Information. Identify how long it would be projected to provide a minimum of three prototype EHETS after a prototype contract is awarded, per each solution described in the industry response. Identify which EHETS characteristics shown in Section II of this RFI, are expected to take the longest to design, develop or modify. The respondent is welcome to suggest alternative EHETS characteristics which may be minimally changed or performance reduced in order to minimize timing to the extent possible, while still able to meet the intent of the characteristic.

8.3.10. Cost Information. Please provide, for each solution, the total procurement system cost as well as the Cost Estimates as defined in section 8.3.11, 8.3.12 and 8.3.13 below. Please identify the EHETS characteristics of Section II, which have the biggest impacts driving cost. The respondent is welcome to suggest alternative EHETS characteristics which may be minimally changed or performance reduced in order to minimize cost to the extent possible.

8.3.11. Contractor Research Development Test and Engineering (RDT&E) cost estimate. For each non-commercial solution(s), please provide contractor RDT&E cost estimate. Include all development costs and separate prototype costs assuming three prototypes for each solution, in Table 2 below. The

USG is interested in development and prototype costs as the major cost drivers. The total RDT & E costs shall not be limited to only development and prototype costs, but shall include all costs associated with

RDT&E.

Table 2: RDT&E Cost Estimate

Solution Description

Total RDT&E

Development Costs

Cost of three prototypes

*Additional rows may need to be added for multiple solutions.

8.3.12. Commercial Item Price. Is the system, tractor or semitrailer solution a commercial item? If so, please provide a website address or link that describes the solution.

8.3.13. Estimated Unit Price. Please provide a market or estimated unit price. Table 3 below shows various quantities; please provide an estimated unit price associated with each quantity.

Table 3: Estimated Unit Price

Quantity Estimated Unit Price

RESPONDENT COMPANY OVERVIEW

Company name:

Contact’s Name:

Title:

Company Responsibility/Position:

Telephone Number/Fax Number:

E-mail Address:

Company mailing address:

Company Website:

a. Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code:

b. Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number:

c. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Number:

d. Please list all manufacturing NAICS codes which apply to your company. Please see https://www.census.gov/eos/www/naics/ for more information.

e. Has your company provided products and/or services to the US Department of Defense (DoD) and in particular the United States Army previously? If so, please provide the dates of the contract(s), program over the past 5 years and USG POC if available.

f. Is your company owned and/or controlled by a foreign entity? If yes, please provide the owning/controlling country. Also state at what ownership percentage the foreign entity owns of the company.

g. Does your response incorporate a design solution which relies upon subcontractor support? If yes, please identify the subcontractor(s) and the aspect of the design which is subcontracted.

https://www.census.gov/eos/www/naics/

SECTION II

EHETS

Characteristics Data Sheet

1. System Overview. EHETS fits into the long-term USG vehicle strategy which provides line haul, local haul, and maintenance evacuation of the ABCT heavy and outsized loads. These loads include vehicles, equipment, and cargo up to 90 short tons which must be moved over primary and secondary roads (ref. Table 1: Mission Profile) during tactical operations worldwide. EHETS is not generally anticipated to traverse off-road, however limited off-road capability may be needed in instances for bypass of main supply routes or movement to and from field locations. EHETS addresses the increased payload of the Main Battle Tank, highway transportability, and force protection for EHETS crew and passengers. The EHETS design will allow for incremental incorporation of emerging technologies that increase system efficiency, effectiveness, safety, survivability, protection, command, computers, communications, autonomy or other similar beneficial capabilities. Section II in the following paragraphs, describe the characteristics needed to support Forces across the range of military operations conducted in a wide range of terrains and environments.

1.1. Primary Roads. Two or more lanes, all weather, maintained, hard surface (paved) roads with good driving visibility used for heavy and high density traffic. These roads have lanes with the minimum width of nine feet and the legal maximum Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)/Gross Combined Weight

(GCW) for the country or state is assured for all bridges.

1.2. Secondary Road: Two lane, all-weather, occasionally maintained, hard or loose surface (e.g.

large rock, crushed rock, gravel) roads intended for medium-weight, low density traffic. These roads have lanes with the minimum width of eight feet and no guarantee that the legal maximum GVW/GCW for the country or state is assured for all bridges.

1.3. Off-road: Generally one lane, unimproved, seldom maintained loose surface roads intended for low density traffic with no defined road width and no defined bridges.

Table 4: Mission Profile

EHETS MISSION PROFILE

COURSE PERCENT SPEEDS

Primary Roads 70% Up to 45-mph (72 km/h)

Secondary Roads 30% Up to 40-mph (64 km/h)

1.4. Force Protected EHETS Crew Cab. The EHETS crew cab shall provide protection for the crew and passengers from various blast, shock, fragment, bullet, and acceleration effects, via add-on armor or a replaceable fully armored cab for example. Note, for purposes of this RFI, please identify the highest level of force protection the system can provide.

1.4.1. Fire Protection. The EHET shall provide crew, vehicle, and payload protection from vehicle fuel tank fires. The vehicle shall retain mobility after a small arms attack to the truck's fuel tanks. Fuel Tank

Protection from ballistic threats and other penetrating items with no fuel ignition is required and shall be an integral part of the EHETS armor solution. The EHETS fuel tank(s) shall be 1) located in a protected zone away from the line of sight of snipers or 2) protected with an armored material or 3) protected with other material jacket.

1.4.2. Cab Fire Protection. The EHETS force protected crew cab shall include an automatic fire extinguishing system.

1.4.3. Cab Egress. The EHETS force protected crew cab shall include easy egress doors and/or an emergency egress hatch. Egress doors and hatches shall have a means to externally disengage the combat locks using the standard emergency egress tool which shall be securely inside the cab when in the armored configuration.

1.5. System Survivability. There shall be a fire extinguisher mounted in the cab and mounting for a portable decontamination apparatus. There shall be provisions for the installation and operation of an automatic chemical agent detector/alarm.

1.5.1. Run Flat Tires. EHETS shall have run flat tires capable of moving the vehicle at Gross

Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) a distance of 10 miles at 5 miles per hour (MPH) rate of speed.

1.5.2. Flat Tow. EHETS tractor, with armor but without a semitrailer, shall have the capability to be flat towed by another EHETS tractor or similar vehicle, without special preparations (disconnecting drive shafts, etc.). EHETS tractor shall be capable of being flat towed, and lift towed from the front or rear

(with and without armor) by the standard military wrecker.

1.6. System Survivability – Cybersecurity. EHETS shall have on-board diagnostics which are designed to not pose a threat to cybersecurity of any system or subsystem incorporated into EHETS.

1.7. Crew Seating. EHETS shall provide sufficient seating to accommodate the EHETS crew and the passenger crew (total of 6). The driver seat shall be completely adjustable both fore and aft and vertically to accommodate the full range of drivers in full combat gear and/or wearing arctic and Mission Oriented

Protective Postures (MOPP) IV clothing. Seats shall be capable of absorbing high acceleration and/or deceleration force that is encountered from IED or mine blasts when in an armored configuration. It is desired for EHETS to accumulate no more than 6-watts average vertical absorbed power for crew and passengers over an eight hour travel period in an operational environment. Passenger seats shall accommodate a Soldier wearing full combat equipment informed by, but not limited to, the Program

Executive Office (PEO) Soldiers/Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCOE) Baselines, and Mission, Enemy, Terrain, Troops (METT-TC) equipment such as protective masks, arctic and MOPP IV equipment.

1.8. Energy. Energy threshold values are developed at a vehicle weight meeting the Survivability and

Force Protection capabilities stated in Section II, paragraphs1.4 and 1.5, while ensuring the vehicle can operate within fuel apportioned over the Operational Mode Summary/Mission Profile (OMS/MP) as depicted in Table 1.0. The EHETS, using the standard military fuel, shall provide maximum fuel efficiency with regards to the EHETS Gross Combined Vehicle Weight (GCVW) and payload up to 90-short tons.

1.9. Road Network Accessibility. EHETS shall be capable of transporting up to 90-short tons rated payload and be capable of road network accessibility with road permissions to allow transporting of equipment within Other than Continental United States (OCONUS) (e.g. Europe and Asia) and potentially the Continental United States (CONUS) as well. Paragraph 1.10 – 1.10.4 herein describes an example of road network accessibility requirements in the U.S., some areas of Europe and S. Korea. It is the responsibility of the respondent to verify current requirements and regulations and to note where there are variances to what is listed herein. Please provide a list of the source of information from which the respondent derived the road permit requirements used for responses to this survey.

1.10. Special Certifications. The EHETS must be able to obtain special certifications as required, for the European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR).

Use of a kit is acceptable.

1.10.1. United States Road Permits. EHETS will comply with road permission requirements for every state in CONUS. Road permit requirements may vary from state to state Axles in a ‘spread axle’ configuration needs to be considered and is typically an 8 ft. spread. The maximum axle load for the more restricted states, as well as the Federal Bridge formula is typically 20,000 lb.

1.10.2. Europe Road Permits. European axle limits may be limited to 10,000 kgs (22,046 lbs.) for tractors and 12,000 kgs (25,353 lbs.) for semitrailers. Weight limits for tandem or tri-axles vary depending on the distance between axles. Axle spacing requirements in the range from 1.3m to 1.8m, may also apply and shall be confirmed to ensure the most current requirements are understood.

1.10.3. Korea Road Permits. Korea limits single axle loads to 10,000 kg (22,046 lbs.). South Korean

Road Limits are in accordance with the latest revision of USFK Regulation 55-37 Highway Restrictions and Limitations.

1.10.4. Overhead clearance. EHETS, while transporting the Main Battle Tank (MB) IAW paragraph

1.12, Table 3 and other tracked/wheeled vehicles IAW Appendix B, shall be capable of negotiating a four-meter (157.48”) underpass while operating on highway. The NATO standard bridge and underpass clearance is 4 meters. The tallest payload in the ABCT is 137 inches.

1.10.5. Weight of EHETS crew and passengers. EHETS crew weight including standard issue equipment (basic issue items (BII)) is 1,187 lb. (source: MIL-STD 1366). EHETS passengers shall also increase tractor weight as shown Table 5 below:

Table 5: Crew Weights (lbs.)

Crew and Passenger Load EHETS Crew weight with Body Armor & BII

Passenger Additional

Weight with Body Armor

Total Weight of

Crew, Passengers, Body Armor & BII

2 EHETS Crew + 0 Passengers 1,187 0 1,187

2 EHETS Crew + 1 Passengers 1,187 363 1,550

2 EHETS Crew + 2 Passengers 1,187 698 1,885

2 EHETS Crew + 3 Passengers 1,187 1,023 2,210

2 EHETS Crew + 4 Passengers 1,187 1,336 2,523

1.11. Transportability. EHETS shall be air transportable at curb weight, by C-5 and C-17 fixed wing aircraft and be worldwide rail transportable. EHETS shall also be marine transportable, unlade, by U.S.

Army landing craft and larger vessels/ships to include vessels with roll-on/roll-off capabilities.

1.12. Payload. Payload is defined herein, to include the asset being transported, Basic Issue Items

(BII), cab crew and gear. EHETS shall be capable of safely transporting current and future models of the heaviest tracked vehicles located within an ABCT in combat configuration with all current and projected mission attachments and survivability upgrades installed. Projected maximum rated payload is 90 short tons but is not limited to a higher payload capable EHETS. Table 3 below describes critical attributes of the maximum payloads EHETS may transport. Appendix B provides dimensional information on additional payloads EHETS may also transport.

Table 6: General Payload Information

Category

/Type

Weight

Payload

(e.g., Main

Battle Tank)

Maximum Length

Payload

(e.g., Bridge

Transporter)

Maximum Height Payload

(e.g., Fires Platform)

Self-Recovery Payload #1

(EHETS Tractor)

Self-Recovery Payload #2 (EHETS Trailer)

Payload

(STON)

90 58 40 Vendor Provided

(VP)

VP

Length (in) 388 528 260 VP VP

Width (in) 144 144 124 VP VP

Height (in) 114 120 154 VP VP

Each track contact patch length (in)

180 180 156 N/A N/A

Each track contact patch width (in)

25 25 15 N/A N/A

Width between track midpoints

(in)

112 112 113 N/A N/A

Center of

Gravity (CG) height (in)

53.4 47.5 60.8 VP VP

CG back from front of track contact patch (in)

84 70.9 112 VP VP

CG left/right of center (in)

2.4 right 0.5 right 1.8 right VP VP

* Height provided assumes without the bridge and the rear boom laid out.

1.13. Loading/Unloading Disabled Main Battle Tanks. The EHETS mission includes loading and unloading tracked vehicles in a self-sustaining mode. Frequently the vehicle to be moved has battle damage including loss of track components. EHETS shall be capable of self-loading and unloading current and future models of the heaviest tracked vehicles located within an ABCT. The payload assets may be in combat configuration with all current and projected mission attachments and survivability upgrades installed. Location of the winch (s) shall provide an operator area that offers maximum visibility for loading/ offloading which is protected from winch cable, vehicle exhaust, and heat directed from the vehicle. Powered ramps for loading/unloading from the semitrailer shall be designed to minimize load/unload time (i.e. hydraulic/electric). Powered rear stabilization legs are also desired to facilitate rapid load/unload time.

1.14. Coupling & Uncoupling Stability. The EHETS shall have landing legs or other means for stabilization of the EHETS during coupling/ uncoupling of the tractor and semitrailer. Landing legs or alternative stability design system and their associated gears shall be protected from the elements in order to ensure maximum efficiency and durability.

1.15. Command, Control, Communications and Computer Intelligence Surveillance and

Reconnaissance (C4ISR). EHETS shall have an open design to accept C4ISR. EHETS shall have space, interface, and power allocation to accept installation of 3 items of the most current C4ISR suite of communication devices. EHETS shall be capable of accommodating C4ISR capabilities which may include the following items; Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINGARS) AN/VRC-

90 Radio Set and the MT6352 mount, Joint Battle Command Platform (JBC-P) or Force XXI Battle

Command, Brigade and Below (FBCB2-BFT) digital computer set and transceiver (e.g. AN/UYK-128(V)

3), Driver Vision Enhancer (DVE), and CREW (Counter RCIED (Remote Control Improvised Explosive

Device) Electronic Warfare) such as Duke AN/VLQ-12 (V)2.

1.16. Autonomy. EHETS shall have an open design to accept a digital backbone and drive by wire capability to support semi-autonomous and autonomous operations. The components (transmission, transfer, steering, braking, etc.) which are electronically controllable are capable of interfacing with an autonomy kit.

1.17. Diagnostics. EHETS shall have an electronic diagnostic monitoring system capable of identifying common modes of failure. The capability for Built-in Test (BIT) or Built-in Test Equipment (BITE) is to isolate failures to a single Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) 90 percent of the time with a false alarm rate not to exceed 5 percent. These failure modes shall be identified on a within-the-cab display. EHETS shall be equipped with a diagnostic connector assembly that is compatible with the Maintenance Support Device

(MSD). Semitrailer Auxiliary Power Unit (APU). The EHETS semitrailer shall have an auxiliary power unit that is self-contained and shall provide power to the load-leveling system. It is desired for the semitrailer APU to maintain up to 30-minutes of sustained power in emergency mode during a power loss event.

1.18. Basic Issue Items (BII) and Additional Authorized List (AAL) Storage. A secure storage box(s) shall be provided of sufficient size for the stowage of BII and AAL items. It shall prevent the introduction of rain, sleet, snow, fog, sand, and mud, into the storage container. It is desired for the storage containers to also include at least two external stowage brackets on both the tractor and semitrailer to accommodate stowage of standard DOD five-gallon fuel or water containers. Technical Manual (TM)

9-2320-427-10 (Attachment 0001) describes the BII for the current M1070A1 Tractor which may be used as a basis for responses to this RFI.

1.19. Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS), Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). This system shall allow the driver to adjust all tractor tires to any one of four preset tire pressures (highway, cross country, mud/snow/sand, and emergency). The system control shall be located so that the system may be activated while the driver continues to operate the tractor. The semitrailer shall have easy access for operators to inflate tires, and monitor tire pressures from within the cab.

1.20. Safety Features. EHETS shall have active and passive vehicle control enhancements (i.e. Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), traction control, and collision avoidance warning system). The EHETS shall comply with applicable safety requirements of United States (US) Federal Motor Vehicle Safety

Standards (FMVSS) and US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR). The collision avoidance warning must be an audible alarm and/or visible icon on the dash that must be able to be turned off by the operator during off-road tactical use.

1.21. Crew Restraint and Protection System(s). EHETS shall have modern safety restraint equipment that provides for the quick release of restraint device(s) to accommodate the rapid egress of a

Soldier wearing full combat gear (such as Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE), personal body armor, and protective mask), individual Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) IV protective gear, and arctic gear without interfering with vehicle or crew operation. Safety restraint equipment shall be capable of absorbing high acceleration and/or deceleration force that is encountered from IED or mine blasts when in an armored configuration. Passenger seats shall accommodate personnel in full combat gear and/or wearing arctic and MOPP IV. Vehicle seats shall be capable of absorbing high acceleration and/or deceleration force that is encountered from IED or mine blasts when in an armored configuration.

1.22. Electro Magnetic Emission Interference (EMI). The EHETS shall comply with applicable EMI and electromagnetic emission susceptibility requirements, and commercial electromagnetic compatibility standards/ recommendations as needed to support electronic engine, transmission, braking, or other electronic controls.

1.23. Fording. EHETS, without prior preparation, shall ford hard bottom water crossings (salt and fresh water) to a depth of 28 inches for not less than five minutes duration without damage or any need for additional maintenance prior to further operation.

1.24. Longitudinal Slope. EHETS at GCWR shall be capable of ascending, descending, starting, and stopping over the road types IAW Table I herein, when traversing up to a 15% longitudinal slope and or a

10% side slope. The engine off times shall be of such duration as to determine that there is no loss of fluids or other malfunction while parked.

1.24.1. Break-over, approach & departure angles. EHETS shall be capable of approach, departure and break-over, crest and sag angles, of up to 15-degrees while unladen and while transporting the maximum rated payload of 90 short tons.

1.25. Operational Environment Temperature and Humidity. Must be capable of full vehicle and crew operation, transport, and stowage in environmental temperatures ranging from cold, basic, and hot (-

50 degrees F to 120 degrees F) and the induced humidity levels associated with those temperatures IAW

AR 70-38.

1.26. Speed on Grade. EHETS at GCWR shall minimally maintain sustained speeds of 15 mph @ 3% grade and 45 mph on a flat surface on primary and secondary roads. It is desired for EHETS at GCWR to maintain sustained speeds at or above 25 mph @ 3% grade and 55 mph on a flat surface on primary and secondary roads.

1.27. High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse Survivability. As a mission essential piece of equipment, the EHETS shall be High Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) survivable for all critical functions of driving and providing power to the payload, to include vehicle subassemblies and component parts needed to accomplish these tasks. EHETS must be able to safely maintain control of the vehicle during a

HEMP event, however, operation through a HEMP event is not required and re-cycling power to restore mission critical functions is acceptable.

1.28. Personal Equipment Stowage. Secure storage space shall be of sufficient size to store personnel equipment which at a minimum shall include space of 3’l x 3’w x 2’ h feet to accommodate A-bags and three days' supply of Meals Ready to Eat for vehicle crew. The storage space shall be constructed so as to prevent the introduction of moisture (rain, sleet, snow, fog, and mist), sand, or dust into the storage space.

1.29. Individual Weapons Stowage. The EHETS shall have readily accessible quick release, of currently fielded individual weapons from stowage (e.g., the M-16 or M4 Carbine with enablers) as informed by, but not limited to the Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier/Maneuver Center of

Excellence (MCoE) Soldier baselines for two crew members without interfering with the operating functions, controls for vehicle operation, internal equipment controls, and entry/exit doors.

1.30. Range. At GCWR the EHETS shall be capable of operating on internally carried fuel for a distance of at least 300 statute miles over the mission profile terrain mix IAW Table 1 herein. Internally carried fuel includes all fuel tanks at no more than 95 percent full, with 5 percent allowed for ullage.

1.31. Rear Fenders and Mud Flaps. The EHETS shall be furnished with removable anti-sail flexible mud flaps installed to the rear of the rear wheels and fixed anti-sail mud flaps installed to the rear of the front wheels. Provisions shall be made for stowage of removable mud flaps.

1.32. Secure Lighting. EHETS shall be equipped with a blackout drive and secure lighting system.

When in use, it shall automatically lock out all regular service lights, electronic horn, and back-up alarm.

Design of the interior and warning lights of the secure lighting system shall be compatible with Night

Vision Goggles.

1.33. Tire Change. From curb weight to GCWR, the EHETS shall be provided with the means for changing tires and wheels. Tire changing shall be able to be performed on both hard and soft surfaces.

Power tools, to include jack, shall be provided to permit a crew of two Soldiers to safely replace any tire.

1.34. Spare Tires. The EHETS tractor shall carry one spare tire and the semitrailer shall carry two spare tires.

1.35. Semitrailer Equipment Storage. EHETS shall have a means to secure and store chock blocks and chains and/or other equipment required for securing loads such as the MBT, onto the semitrailer.

1.36. Vehicle Security. EHETS with armored cab shall have a means to provide vehicle security (e.g., door locks, hatch lock). The security system shall provide the capability to lock the entry points from inside the vehicle without inhibiting a quick exit from the vehicle. When the EHETS is locked from the outside, it shall be in compliance with requirements for securing communications equipment when vehicle is unattended but shall not inhibit quick exit by Soldiers from the inside.

1.37. Corrosion Control. EHETS shall be capable of operating, without corrosion resulting in a through hole in a metal surface, for a total service life of twenty years which can include varying or extended periods in a corrosive environment involving high humidity, salt spray, and road deicing chemicals, gravel impingement and atmospheric contamination.

1.38. BII Tie-down Equipment. The EHETS shall be equipped with, as BII, sufficient tie-down assemblies suitable to safely secure the payload assets described in Table 1 herein. It is desired for the tie-down assemblies to allow quick connect/disconnect.

1.39. Interior Cabin Temperature. Shall have the capability of achieving a cab temperature of 40-degrees F (Fahrenheit) in cold environments and achieve 85-degrees F in hot environments. No temperature location shall deviate from the average by more than 5-degrees F.

1.40. Noise Levels. Shall satisfy applicable US Army Surgeon General noise requirements and MIL-

STD-1474 for personnel without hearing protection, and not exceed 85 decibel noise level at the vehicle while in any operational mode.

1.41. Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Survivability. The EHETS must survive CBRN attacks. The system shall be able to withstand the effects of CBRN contaminants and decontaminants, be able to be decontaminated to negligible risk levels, and be capable of being operated to successfully perform its mission in a CBRN environment. This includes individual operations wherein personnel are clothed in their appropriate individual MOPP ensemble. Space and accessible mounting brackets shall be provided to store a portable decontamination apparatus (e.g. M13 NSN 4230-01-133-

4124). Vehicles shall be equipped to accept the installation and operation of an automatic chemical agent detector/alarm system current (M43A1) or emerging system. Also, space shall be provided for storage of a chemical agent detector kit (M256A1).

1.42. Turning Characteristics. Shall be capable of negotiating a 90-degree intersection of two 30 foot wide roadways, wall to wall, in a single pass.

APPENDIX A: ACRONYMS

AAL Additional Authorized List

AAO Approved Acquisition Objective. The quantity of an item authorized for peacetime and wartime requirements to equip and sustain the Army.

ABCT Armored Brigade Combat Team

ABS Anti-lock Braking System

ADR Agreement International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road, Europe

AMUC Acquisition Manufacturing Cost Estimate

APU Auxiliary Power United States Army

BII Basic Issue Items

BIT or BITE Built-in Test or Built-in Test Equipment

BOM Bill of Material

C4ISR Command, Control, Communications and Computer Intelligence

CAGE Commercial and Government Entity

CBRN Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear

CONUS Continental United States

CREW Counter RCIED (Remote Control Improvised Explosive Device) Electronic

Warfare

CTIS Central Tire Inflation System

DoD Department of Defense

DVE Driver Vision Enhancer

EHETS Enhanced Heavy Equipment Transporter System (prime mover (e.g.

tractor) and semitrailer

EMI Electromagnetic Emission Interference

F Fahrenheit

FBCB2 Force Battle Command, Brigade and Below

FEA Finite Element Analysis

FMVSS Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards

FMCSR Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations

FOUO For Official Use Only

FTFS Fuel Tank Fire Suppression Kit

GCVW Gross Combined Vehicle Weight

GCW Gross Combined Weight

GTWR Gross Trailer Weight Rating

GVW Gross Vehicle Weight

HEMP High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse

HETS Heavy Equipment Transporter System (tractor and trailer)

IAW In Accordance With

IED Improvised Explosive Device in inches

JBC-P Joint Battle Command Platform

Kgs kilograms

Km/h kilometers per hour lbs English standard pounds

LRU Line Replaceable United States Army

M meter

M & S Modeling and Simulation

MBT Main Battle Tank

METT-TC Mission, Enemy, Terrain and Weather, Troops and Support Available, Time

Available, Civil Considerations

MIL-STD Military Standard

MOLLE Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment

MOPP Mission Oriented Protective Posture mph mile per hour

MSCOE Maneuver/Soldier Center of Excellence

MSD Maintenance Support Device

NAICS North American Industry Classification System

NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organization

OCONUS Outside the Contiguous United States

OMS/MP Operational Mode Summary/Mission Profile

PEO Program Executive Office

POC Point of Contact

RDT & E Research, Development, Test and Evaluation

RFI Request for Information

RFP Request for Proposal

RPG Rocket Propelled Grenade

Rpm Rotations per minute

TEA Transportation Engineering Agency

TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System

USFK United States Forces Korea

USG United States Government

APPENDIX B: PAYLOAD DIMENSIONS

Name Weight (lbs) Length (in) Width (in) Height (in) Outside track to outside track width (in) Track width (in)

M577A3 22,852 192 100 109 100 15

M1068 CARRIER 25,650 205 106 107 100 15

M113A3 23,880 210 106 100 100 15

M1064 MORTAR 27,635 210 119 105 100 15

M3A3 BFIST 72,850 258 131 130 117 19.5

M2A3 BRADLEY 79,301 258 143 131 117 19.5

M992A3 FAASV 75,835 275 132 154 124 19.5

AMP-V 82,229 313 127 145 115 19.12

M1150 ABV 106,680 321 152 115 137 25

M88A2 HERCULES 139,450 341 144 123 135.2 28

M1A2 SEPv3 157,000 388 144 114 136 25

M109A6 PALADIN 56,400 423 128 143 124 19.5

M109A7 PIM 83,000 379 132 139 124 20

HAB/JAB 116,294 528 144 154 136 25