Fax No :0091-11-23793274 E mail ID : we_dte@yahoo.com Additional Directorate General of Weapons and Equipment (WE-8/9) General Staff Branch Room No 208G, South Block Integrated HQ of MoD (Army) DHQ PO, New Delhi 110 011 Jun 2010 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR LIGHT ARMOURED MULTIPURPOSE (LAM) VEHICLE 1. The Indian Army is planning to procure Light Armoured Multipurpose (LAM) Vehicle. With a view to identify probable vendors who can undertake the said project, the OEMs / Vendors are requested to forward information on the product which they can offer. The parameters / broad specifications of the items are mentioned in the questionnaire attached as Appendix `A. In addition the vendors are required to furnish details as per Performa at Appendix `B. 2. 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. 3. The required information / details may please be forwarded at the following address by 26 Jul 2010. (a) DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENT (WE-9) GENERAL STAFF BRANCH ROOM NO 208G, SOUTH BLOCK INTEGRATED HQ OF MoD (ARMY) DHQ PO, NEW DELHI 110 011 Fax No. 0091-11-23793274 E mail ID. we_dte@yahoo.com.
2 (b) (c) DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF MECHANISED FORCES (IP/MECH) GENERAL STAFF BRANCH ROOM NO G-5, D-1 WING, SENA BHAWAN INTEGRATED HQ OF MoD (ARMY) DHQ PO, NEW DELHI 110 011 DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF PERSPECTIVE PLANNING GSQR CELL ROOM NO 902, `A WING SENA BHAWAN INTEGRATED HQ OF MoD (ARMY) DHQ PO, NEW DELHI 110 011 Fax No. 0091-11-23011198 4. An early response is requested.
Appendix A QUESTIONNAIRE FOR INFORMATION FOR LIGHT ARMOURED MULTIPURPOSE VEHICLE (LAM) GENERAL 1. This questionnaire pertains to a Light Armoured Multipurpose Vehicle (LAM), with a view to identify vendors who can undertake the project. 2. The vehicle is intended to be used for cross country movement in operational conditions. Following basic parameters will be adhered to :- (a) Carriage - Minimum 4 personnel. (b) Pay load - Between 1.8 2 tons. (c) Power to weight ratio - Minimum 25 :1. (d) Capable of carrying weapon system upto 12.7 mm / ATGM / AD Missile / AGL. (e) Armoured Protection. Minimum protection levels as under :- (i) Front. 7.62mm AP at 100m. (ii) Balance area except Bottom. STANAG 4569 level 2. (7.62mm API B2 at 30m and 155mm fragments at 80m), Blast deflection plate. (iii) Bottom. STANAG level 1. (f) (g) Wheeled. Independent suspensions. QUESTIONNAIRE 3. Reply to questions, related to the LAM, given at succeeding paragraphs, be provided :- 4. Carriage of personnel - Indicate Numbers. 5. Length - m. 6. Width - m.
2 7. Height - m. 8. Ground Clearance - mm. 9. Means to vary Ground Clearance - Yes / No. (Specify methodology). 10. Unladen Weight - Tons. 11. Payload including personnel - Tons. 12. Vertical step crossing - mm. 13. Capability for :- (a) Fording - Yes / No. (Specify depth of water in mm and preparation if required). (b) Floatation - Yes / No. (Specify methodology and preparation if required). 14. Engine. (a) Type and technology used - (b) Power - HP. (c) Power to weight ratio - (d) Torque - NM at RPM. (e) Location - Rear / Front. 15. Transmission including transfer box - Specify type and capability. 16. Gear ratio incl for cross-country - Specify. 17. Speed on Road - kmph. 18. Type of Fuel - Specify.
3 19. Fuel Consumption :- (a) On road - km/liter (b) Cross country - km/liter 20. Type of lubricant and oil grades used - Specify details. 21. Suspension - Specify type and capability 22. Armament. (a) Mount provided for which weapons :- (i) 7.62 mm MMG Yes/No (ii) 12.7 mm MG Yes/No (iii) AD Missile Yes/No (iv) ATGM Yes/No (v) AGL Yes/No (vi) Smk Gren Yes/No (b) Mount. (i) Remotely controlled weapon Yes/No Station (RCWS). (ii) Mini one man turret system if Yes/No weapon on ring mounted small turret. 23. Sighting System. (a) Day - Specify type and range of acquisition. (b) Night 24. Periscopic system to raise sight upto Yes/No 2.5 m (variable heights possible) 25. Armour Protection. (a) All round - Specify protection against (b) Bottom
4 (c) Window Screens. (i) Bullet proof - Yes / No. (ii) Drop Down - Yes / No. 26. Fire Warning System - Yes / No. (Specify type and methodology of operation). 27. Fuel tank. (a) Capacity - litres. (b) Self Sealing - Yes / No. (c) Fire Suppression - Yes / No. 28. Tyres. (a) Specify Type and Number - (b) Run Flat - Yes / No. (Capability Kms). (c) Central Tyre Pressure - Yes / No. Regulating System 29. Turning radius - m. 30. Capability to negotiate slope with - degree. full load 31. Provision of crew safety/ergonomics - Specify details. 32. Reliability. (a) Mean Time Before Failure - Kms. (b) Mean Time to Repair :- (i) Field - minutes. (ii) Crew Level - hours. (iii) Workshop Level - Kms. 33. Navigation GPS integral with - Yes / No. common on board display
5 34. Alternate system for navigation - Yes / No - specify type. if GPS jammed 35. Fault diagnostic system - Yes / No. (Specify type and capability). 36. Environmental control with heating - Yes / No. and cooling options (Specify capability). 37. Brackets to mount 2 x radio sets - Yes / No. Secondary battery 38. Provision of mast base for antennas - Yes / No. of two radio sets 39. Provision of stowage of personnel - Yes / No. equipment, ammunition, camouflage net, rations, water and other equipment 40. Provision of fire retardant, IR resistant - Yes / No. camouflage net 41. Capability of mounting and dismounting - Specify details. troops from behind / sides / top 42. Provision to travel open up on top or - Yes / No. close down (Specify broad design of vehicle to give this capability). 43. Provision of winch / self recovery - Yes / No. (Specify load capability). 44. Ability to charge secondary battery - Yes / No. of Radio Sets from vehicle alternator (Specify capability). 45. Meet CMVR and ARAs norms - Yes / No. 46. Provision of overpressure system - Yes / No. and NBC filter 47. Module and energy absorbing seat - Yes / No. 48. Approximate cost of vehicle including - Rs. auxiliary fitment
Appendix `B INFORMATION PERFORMA 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 Yes / No (Details of registration to provided) (c) Authorised Representatives 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/Web Site
2 4. Local Branch / Liaison Office / Authorised Representatives, in Delhi (if any). Name and Address City Pin Code Province Tele Fax 5. Financial Details. (a) Annual turn over USD (b) Earlier contracts with India Ministry of Defence / Government agencies :- Agency Contract Number Equipment Quantity Cost (a) Details of manufacturing infrastructure available 6. Certification by Quality Assurance Organisation (If Applicable). Name of Agency Certificate Applicable from (Date & Year) Valid till (Date & Year) 7. Equipment / Product Profile (to be submitted for each product Separately). (a) Name of Product (Should be given category wise for e.g. all products under night vision devices to be mentioned together) (b) (c) Description (attach technical literature) Whether OEM or Integrator
3 (d) Status (in Service / Design development state) (e) (f) Production capacity per annum Countries where equipment is in service (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 eqpt or it is being integrated by you? Give details (b) What are the components, sub-system or sub-assemblies of the eqpt which are not manufactured by you? Pl gives details. 9. Any Other Relevant Information.