Navy seeks information on mobility platform prototyping

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division is seeking information on the design, engineering, fabrication and testing of components and systems for Defense Department vehicles and mobility platforms including ground mobility vehicles and Joint Light Tactical Vehicles -- according to a recent government notice.

Market research related to infantry squad vehicles, mine-resistant ambush protected vehicles, light all-terrain vehicles, non-standard commercial vehicles, 6-wheeled assault platforms and trailers and auxiliary power systems is also desired, the notice adds. Specifically, the Navy is seeking assistance with powertrain performance prototyping, advanced chassis, body and mobility handling prototyping, mobility testing services and general prototype fabrication and integration.

The solicitation for information is part of NSWC Crane’s Mobility Systems Engineering Branch’s mission to provide “project oversight, engineering and logistics for the DOD, [Program Management - Family of Special Operations Vehicles] and U.S. Marine Corps mobility platforms,” and includes integrated prototyping, engineering development models, testing and low-rate initial production, according to the posting.

“To continually adapt to evolving warfare landscapes and mission scenarios, the government is in the process of providing the best material solutions for new and legacy ground mobility vehicles utilized by various DOD components and Special Operation Forces,” the notice states.

As a part of this effort, NSWC Crane plans to award multiple indefinite delivery, indefinite quality firm-fixed price contracts.

Responses to the request for information are due no later than Oct. 16.