Large Multi-Axle Chassis Hydraulic Dynamometer

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground is soliciting offers for a large multi-axle chassis hydraulic dynamometer to be used at its Electronic Proving Ground facility in Fort Huachuca, Arizona. The dynamometer must be capable of simulating vehicle motion up to 70 mph for platforms ranging from light tactical vehicles to heavy trucks under electromagnetic environments. Technical requirements include accommodating 4 to 8 wheels, a minimum 1,000 horsepower continuous rating, variable speed and load controls, and electromagnetic hardening. Proposals are due no later than January 2, 2020 and the award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal meets the solicitation's requirements and provides the best value to the government.

The set-aside is for total small business. The primary NAICS code is 334519 and PSC code is J067. The place of performance will be Fort Huachuca, Arizona, and the dynamometer must be installed and operational within one year of award. Key details include simulating various military vehicle configurations from 2 to 8 axles and 25 to 30 meters of cabling to a mobile control trailer located near the dynamometer.