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CCDC-GVPM is conducting a market survey to identify potential sources with the expertise necessary to support the rapid modification of a Bradley vehicle from a metallic track solution to a segmented ... CCDC-GVPM is conducting a market survey to identify potential sources with the expertise necessary to support the rapid modification of a Bradley vehicle from a metallic track solution to a segmented composite rubber track solution. The track system that satisfy all of the requirements below may be evaluated via modeling and simulation, and have the potential to be purchased and tested in a lab or on a Bradley vehicle of the Governments choosing. Emphasis should be placed on ready to field segmented composite rubber track solutions that have a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 3 or higher currently for some vehicle configuration. The track systems must be applicable and adaptable to the military environment. This environment includes extreme ambient operating conditions from -40°C to 60°C (-40° to 140° Fahrenheit), storage conditions of -51°C to 71°C (-60° to 160° Fahrenheit), as well as extreme shock and vibration outlined in MIL-STD-810. Soldiers and vehicle components must be capable of operating effectively within this environment. CCDC-GVPM is requesting information on proven track system technologies for the conversion of a Bradley Fighting Vehicle track to a segmented composite rubber track system. The Bradley Fighting Vehicle is expected to include the ability to have squat capability. If vehicle modification is required, please specify the required changes, the amount of time, and level of effort needed to make the system effective. Major lower hull modifications can be entertained, but minimizing modifications is a plus. The current expectation is 6 road wheel stations, at a forecasted weight of 100,000 lbs. or 50 US tons, with as much as 20% growth margin.