Draft Salient Characteristics for Cummins ISX15 Engine.docx

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The draft Salient Characteristics document is related to a Sources Sought Notice for the Tennessee Army National Guard (TNARNG) seeking a Cummins ISX15 replacement engine. The procurement involves acquiring one (1) replacement engine for a 2009 Havey Haul Kenworth T800 semi-truck located at the Unit Training Equipment Site-2 (UTES-2) in Lavinia, TN. The NAICS code is 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees.

Potential vendors must submit a capability statement via email to justin.t.mcqueen.mil@army.mil by 10:00 AM CST on 14 May 2025. The capability statement must include company identification details, business history, subcontracting experience, and a rough order of magnitude pricing estimate for purchase, delivery, and installation. The government emphasizes this is market research only, with no solicitation currently available, and notes that potential future competition and set-aside decisions may be based on responses received. Respondents are requested to identify potential performance issues or cost challenges with the draft requirement.

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1. The purpose of this Salient Characteristics document is to outline the minimum required characteristics for a replacement Cummins ISX15 Engine intended for installation in a 2009 Heavy Haul Kenworth, T800 semi-truck assigned to the Tennessee Army National Guard’s UTES 2, UT-12 element.

2. The Cummins ISX15 Engine is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM)-specified power plant for the Kenworth heavy haul platform. The following characteristics are considered essential to maintain compatibility, performance, and operational reliability:

a. Engine Type: Cummins ISX15 (Inline 6-cylinder, Turbocharged, Diesel Engine)

b. Displacement: 15.0 liters

c. Horsepower rating: 550 HP @ 2000 RPM

d. Torque Output: 1850@ 1200 RPM

e. Emissions Compliance: EPA 2013 or newer (compatible with DEF systems and emission control components installed in vehicle)

f. Compatibility: must be fully compatible with existing Kenworth chassis, (Serial Number: 273373), ECM/TCM systems, and drivetrain without requiring significant modifications

g. Cooling and Fuel systems: must integrate with existing cooling and fuel delivery systems

h. Remanufactured Engines: if new engine is not available, remanufactured engine must meet OEM specifications and undergo full dynamometer testing prior to delivery

i. Warranty: Minimum Two Years/250,000 miles base warranty

j. Installation: The Government does not require contractor provided installation services. The Government will provide the labor and expertise required to install the replacement engine.

k. Delivery: The contractor shall provide all materials and handling required for FOB destination delivery

3. These characteristics are essential to ensure a safe and reliable performance of the heavy haul truck under full operational load, including cross-country transport of mission-essential equipment. Substitutions with engines not meeting these requirements may result in compatibility issues, degrading performance, increased maintenance costs, and mission delays.

4. This engine is a mission-essential component for sustaining logistical readiness and mobility.

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