Automotive Developmental Testing Capabilities
ID: M67854-25-I-0110Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYCOMMANDERQUANTICO, VA, 22134-6050, USA

PSC

COMBAT, ASSAULT, AND TACTICAL VEHICLES, WHEELED (2355)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b91b2ed798854332951b1a96141d1ee4/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 20, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 20, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due May 5, 2025, 6:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Marine Corps, is seeking industry insights through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding automotive developmental testing capabilities for military vehicles. The objective is to gather information on current industry technologies, methodologies, and testing facilities that can support the development and testing of advanced ground vehicles, focusing on performance, durability, environmental factors, and safety. This RFI is crucial for identifying potential industry partners to assist with military testing initiatives, particularly given existing personnel constraints at government test centers. Interested vendors are invited to submit a white paper response by May 5, 2025, detailing their capabilities and experience, with further inquiries directed to Danielle McAnally at danielle.k.mcanally.mil@usmc.mil or Tianna Brown at tianna.brown@usmc.mil.

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Test Center RFI_20Mar2025.pdf
Mar 20, 2025, 3:06 PM UTC
The Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Program Manager for Medium and Heavy Tactical Vehicles seeks industry insights regarding capabilities for automotive developmental testing of military vehicles. The primary purpose is to gather information about current industry technologies, methodologies, and testing facilities that could support the U.S. Marine Corps in the development and testing of advanced ground vehicles. The RFI highlights the need for testing related to performance, durability, environmental factors, and safety, due to existing personnel constraints at government test centers. Respondents are invited to provide details on their experience conducting various vehicle tests, describe their testing facilities’ capabilities and limitations, as well as their methodologies for advanced testing. Specific focus areas include off-road testing capabilities, evaluation of advanced driver assistance systems, and adherence to federal and industry standards. Interested vendors must submit a white paper response by May 5, 2025, providing company details and completing an attached spreadsheet to assess their capabilities. This RFI emphasizes that it is not a solicitation for proposals, and no government contract will arise from it. The document serves as a market research tool to identify potential industry partners capable of supporting military testing initiatives.
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