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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 torsion bar suspension system to an ext... 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 torsion bar suspension system to an external spring and damper system, including squat capability. The suspension systems 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 external suspension solutions that have a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 3 or higher currently for some vehicle configuration. The suspension 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 suspension system technologies for the conversion of a Bradley Fighting Vehicle suspension to external spring and damper configurations, which are to include squat capability. If vehicle modifications are 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 forecast weight of 100,000 lbs. or 50 US tons, with as much as 20% growth margin. Packaging space for the proposed system is expected to be at a premium in order to facilitate alternative layouts.