REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) : LIGHT BULLET PROOF VEHICLE (LBPV)

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1 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) : LIGHT BULLET PROOF VEHICLE (LBPV) 1. Ministry of Defence, Government of India is desirous of procuring Light Bullet Proof Vehicle (LBPV). With the view to identify probable vendors who can undertake the said project, OEMs/ vendors are requested to forward information on the product which they can offer. The parameters/ broad specifications of the item are mentioned in the questionnaire attached as per Appendix A. In addition the vendors are requested to furnish details as per proforma at Appendix B. 2. The vehicle will be used for move of small parties with battle loads in a counter insurgency operational area. The vehicle must offer protection against small arms fire (NIJ protection level III on all sides or better) and enable aforementioned detachment to move and operate effectively and safely allowing effective use of weapons while on the move. The LBPV must be a robust vehicle able to withstand rough usage and be able to operate on un-metalled roads. 3. Apart from the information as per the Appendices, the vendors may also forward technical details/ product brochures/ literature etc pertaining to the item in question. 4. The required information/ details may please be forwarded at the following address by 29 May 2015 :- (a) Directorate General of Weapons and Equipment (WE-8/9) General Staff Branch Room No 208 G South Block Integrated HQ of Ministry of Defence (Army) DHQ PO New Delhi (FAX : )

2 2 (b) (c) Directorate General of Rashtriya Rifles Integrated HQ of Ministry of Defence (Army) RPSO Complex, Parade Ground Delhi Cantt Directorate General of Perspective Planning T & WS (GSQR Cell) Room No 902, A Wing Sena Bhawan Integrated HQ of Ministry of Defence (Army) DHQ PO New Delhi (FAX : , Tele ) 5. An early response is requested

3 3 Appendix A (Refers to Para 1 of RFI) QUESTIONNAIRE Following parameters/ specifications of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) equipment is requested in the responses to our Request for Information :- Ser No (a) (b) Question/ Specification Crew. Specify the crew capacity to include number of personnel (driver + crew) and additional load Dimensions of Vehicle. Specify following details :- Reply (i) Length (bumper to bumper). (ii) Width (wall to wall). (iii) Height (with gunner s hatch closed down). (c) What is the weight of unladen vehicle? (d) Protection Levels Provided to the Vehicle. What are the protection levels provided to the vehicle? Please elaborate under the following heads :- (i) Top. (ii) All sides (less front). (iii) Front (excluding windshield). (iv) Bottom and undercarriage including fuel tank. (v) Windshield, windows, side and rear glasses. (vi) Gunner s hatch/ turret door and firing port covers. (e) Firing Ports. Please specify the number of firing ports provided to include the location and size. Whether the firing ports are provided with covering, which can be controllable from inside only and enable prophylactic fire from inside the vehicle?

4 4 Ser Question/ Specification No (f) Side Glasses. Whether bullet proof side glasses provided and their location in relation to the firing ports? If yes, specify number of side glasses provided, its location and size (g) Rear Glass. Whether bullet proof rear glass provided and its location in relation to the rear firing port? If yes, specify its size. (h) Driver Door Windows. Whether bullet proof glass provided to the driver door window? If yes, specify its size. (j) Windscreen. Whether bullet proof windscreen provided? Is windscreen a single part or more than one part? (k) Wheels. How many tyres provided including spares? Are they of Run Flat variety? How may kilometres of level unmetalled roads can be covered on flat tyres with full load of the vehicle? (l) Gunner s Hatch/ Turret. Whether gunner s hatch/ turret provided? If yes, :- (i) Total traverse in degrees. (ii) Minimum Diameter. (iii) Whether perimeter protection provided? What type? (iv) Type and quantity of weapon mount provided in gunner s hatch/ turret. (v) Elevation/ depression and traverse afforded to the weapon by the mount in degrees. (vi) Whether hatch door boltable from inside provided? (m) Seats. How are the seats positioned inside the cabin? How are they connected to the vehicle? Do they have headrest/ back rest/ foot rest? Do the driver / co-driver seats have position adjustments? If yes, please specify. Reply

5 5 Ser No (n) (o) Question/ Specification Seat Belts. Whether seat belt provided? If yes, to whom it provided and specify its type. Stowage. Specify the details of stowage provided in the vehicle. (p) Water Storage. Whether water storage for drinking water provided? If yes, give its capacity. (q) (r) Configuration and Engine. Specify type of engine provided to the vehicle, its life and operational altitude Ground clearance Reply (s) (t) (u) (v) (w) Kerb to kerb turning radius Payload capacity (including drinking water) Power-to-weight ratio (fully laden weight with AC on) Operating range on level highways Type of steering provided (x) Details of transmission. Please specify type of transmission available including semi-automatic 4x4 capability. (y) Braking System. Specify the type of brake system provided including parking brakes and whether it meets CMVR norms? Also give the operational gradient of parking brakes to hold a fully laden vehicle. (z) Suspension Please specify type of suspension system for the vehicle. (aa) Environmental Control. Please give details of Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) provided and its capability (ab) Maximum speed on level highways

6 6 Ser No (ac) (ad) (ae) (af) Question/ Specification Approach angle and departure angle. Please specify the approach and departure angles in degrees. Side slope capability in degrees Gradability fully laden in degrees Fordability without preparation in mm. Reply (ag) Lighting arrangements provided :- (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) Front lights. Rear lights. Body lights. Search lights. Inspection lamp. (vi) Map reading lights (ah) Whether following equipments/ facilities provided and their details :- (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) Towing hooks at front and rear. Fire extinguishers. Spare wheel and its location. Vehicle tools and accessories. Non-skid chains. External radio set antenna. (vii) Vehicle information system for speed, odometer, trip meter, engine temperature, hand brake engaged warning, door ajar warning etc.

7 7 Ser No (aj) (ak) (al) Question/ Specification (viii) Side view mirror. (ix) Provision to vent gases produced during firing from inside the vehicle. (x) Tow bar/ chain. Operating temperature range Details of emission norms met by the vehicle Approximate cost of each vehicle alongwith detailed cost of various parts (total quantity of vehicles would exceed 500) Reply

8 8 Appendix B (Refers to Para 1 of RFI) INFORMATION PROFORMA 1. Name of the Vendor/ Company/ Firm (Company profile in brief to be attached) 2. Type (Tick the Relevant Category). (a) Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Yes/ No (b) Government sponsored Export Agency (Details of registration be provided) Yes/ No (c) Authorised Representative of OEM Yes/ No (Attach details) (d) Other (give specific details) (e) Any collaborator/ partner in India (in case of foreign vendors) 3. Contact Details. Postal Address City Province Country PIN/ Zip Code Tele FAX URL/ Website 4. Local Branch/ Liaison Office/ authorised Representatives in India/ New Delhi (if any). Name and address City Province Country PIN/ Zip Code Tele FAX URL/ Website

9 9 5. Financial Details. (a) Annual turn over : USD. (b) Earlier contracts with Indian Ministry of Defence/ Government agencies :- Agency Contract Number Equipment Quantity Cost (c) Details of manufacturing infrastructure available : 6. Certification by Quality Assurance Organisation (If Applicable). Agency Certificate Applicable from (Date and Year) Valid till (Date and Year) 7. Equipment/ Product Profile (to be submitted for each product separately). (a) Name of the product : (Should be given category wise for e.g all products under vehicles to be mentioned together) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) Description (attach technical literature) : Whether OEM or Integrator : Status (in service/ design development state) : Production capacity per annum : Countries where equipment is in service :

10 10 (g) Whether export clearance is required from respective government (Foreign Vendors only). (h) In case of equipment and ammunition JB MoU compliance to be specified. (j) Details of any collaboration/ joint venture/ co production/ authorised dealer with Indian Industry (Foreign Vendors only : Name and address : Tele : FAX : 8. (a) Are you making the full equipment or is it being integrated by you? Give details. (b) What are the components, sub system or sub assemblies of the equipment which are not manufactured by you? Please give details. (c) Any other relevant information :

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