Notice of Intent to Sole Source AVL TEST SYSTEMS, INC
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- W91ZLK-25-Q-A012
- Agency
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ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334514 Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground has issued a notice of intent to sole source two AVL FuelTron fuel consumption measurement systems from AVL TEST SYSTEMS, INC. The Aberdeen Test Center requires advanced fuel measurement systems capable of high accuracy measurement in both high and low fuel consumption engines used in conventional and hybrid vehicles. The procurement involves two systems with different measurement ranges: one capable of measuring -30 l/hr to 300 l/hr and another with a range of -10 l/hr to 100 l/hr, both operating at 100 Hz data rates. The notice was posted on June 18, 2025, with a response deadline of June 30, 2025. This special notice serves as advance notification of the Army's intent to conduct a sole source acquisition without competitive bidding.
The purpose of this acquisition is to support evolving fuel consumption subtest requirements and rapidly advancing vehicle technologies, including anti-idle testing on large engine platforms and small displacement range-extender engines used in manned and unmanned hybrid platforms. The Army has determined that the AVL FuelTron system is the only solution that meets all performance specifications after evaluating other commercial-off-the-shelf systems that failed to satisfy requirements such as fast response, no influence on fuel system design, and ability to measure back flow during dynamic conditions. The system must integrate with existing data acquisition systems via Ethernet and CAN communications while providing accurate measurements of fuel consumption, temperature, density, and feed/return pressures. The Army has concluded there is no reasonable expectation of obtaining competitive offers from multiple business concerns, citing the system's unique capabilities, regulatory compliance, necessary certifications, and compatibility with existing AVL systems already in use at the test center.
Notice text
Aberdeen Test Center requires advanced fuel measurement systems capable of high accuracy measurement in high and low fuel consumption engines used in conventional and hybrid vehicles to meet evolving fuel consumption subtest requirements and rapidly advancing technologies. New test requirements such as anti-idle testing on large engine platforms and small, low displacement range-extender engines used in manned and unmanned hybrid platforms require fast response, no influence on fuel system design, ability to measure back flow during dynamic conditions and integrate with existing DAQ systems via Ethernet and controller area network (CAN) communications. ATC would like to purchase two AVL FuelTron fuel consumption measurement systems, one with measurement range of -30 l/hr. to 300 l/hr, and the other with a measurement range of -10 l/hr. to 100 l/hr. at a data rate of 100 Hz. to support multiple fuel consumption tests. The required fuel consumption measurement system has been evaluated and performed tasks such as the measure the fuel consumption as well as fuel temperature, density, and feed/return pressures during dynamic operations of a test vehicle. Vehicle engine control unit CAN inputs are processed along with the fuel consumption results to provide an accurate representation of throttle, engine, and transmission states during test events.
The AVL Fueltron fuel consumption measurement system was selected after examination of other commercial-of-the-shelf (COTS) systems that did not meet all performance specifications ATC required. Additional, systems, advertised for measuring fuel consumption use less accurate fuel measuring techniques such as paddle wheels that reduce the momentum of the fluid flow and/or induce a pressure drop in the system that could influence the results from its intended design and operation.
The AVL FuelTron system meets all relevant regulatory requirements and possesses the necessary certifications, ensuring compliance with industry standards and facilitating seamless integration into existing research and testing protocols. A Sole Source Letter was provided by the OEM to the Contracting Office. As a result of these findings, there is no reasonable expectation of obtaining offers from two or more small or large business concerns that are competitive in terms of market prices, quality, and delivery to perform this requirement.
The existing AVL systems used at ATC are from the same developer, additional benefits such as personnel training and ancillary item compatibility were also considered. ATC will continue its efforts to research fuel measurement systems that are available in the future as data requirements evolve.
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