AAAV Technology Center, USMC-DRPM-AAAV, Dept #208, Woodbridge, VA 22191-1215

25 -- LIGHTWEIGHT TRACK SYSTEM FOR THE USMC AAAV VEHICLE DUE 022798 POC John Martin, Contract Specialist (703) 492-3329 Market Research: The Direct Reporting Program Manager (DRPM) for the Marine Corps Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAAV) is conducting market research to determine the commercial availability of a lightweight track system for the AAAV. The track system must be available by 1 August 1999 in order to conduct testing prior to track selection. The target weight of the AAAV is 74,500 lbs. The Track Shoe Width must be 21 inches, Track Shoe Thickness shall not exceed 3 inches including rubber pad, Strand Length (2 per vehicle) is 51.5 feet. The AAAV track weight shall not exceed 46 lbs. per foot. The AAAV requires a minimum track life of 3,000 miles, with a minimum pad life of 1,000 miles. Track must be capable of moving the AAAV at a sustained speed of 45 miles per hour. The track shall be interchangeable from side-to-side and reversible on the same side. Additional Information is available on the AAAV web page (http://www.aaav.hqi.usmc.mil) or can be requested through email to the following address: aeng@notes.hqi.usmc.mil. The AAAV point of contact is Mr. John Martin (703) 492-3329. The closing date for this request is 27 February 1998. Companies with an existing track design or currently developing a track design that would be available in the timeframe noted above should provide design characteristics and performance data to: (U.S. Mail address) DIRECT REPORTING PROGRAM MANAGER, AAAV, ATTN: Mr. John Martin, Department 208, 991 ANNAPOLIS WAY, WOODBRIDGE, VA 22191-1215. THE SUBMISSION OF THIS INFORMATION IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY FOR THE INFORMATION RECEIVED. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT EXISTS. (0029)

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