REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FOR

155MM WHEELED (SELF PROPELLED) GUN

1.

The Indian Army is planning to procure Wheeled Self Propelled Guns.

With a view to identity probable vendors who can undertake the said project
the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)/Vendors

are requested to

forward information on the production which they can offer. The parameters /
board specifications of the item 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 are also

requested to 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 20 Sep 2012.

(a)

DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF ARTILLERY

ARTILLERY-14 (SP ARTY)
GENERAL STAFF BRANCH
SENA BHAWAN,
A WING, ROOM NO : 512
INTEGRATED HQ OF MOD (ARMY)
NEW DELHI 110 105
FAX NO: 011-23333620
E-MAIL________________

(b)

DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF
WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENT(WE-5)
GENERAL STAFF BRANCH
SENA BHAWAN
A WING, ROOM NO : 535
INTEGRATED HQ OF MOD (ARMY)
NEW DELHI 110 105
FAX NO: 011-23333897

Appendix A
QUESTIONNAIRE
Ser
Specification/Parameters
No
1. What are the Calibre length(s) 45 Cal / 52
Cal ?
2.

What is the secondary armament

available/mounted on the Chassis/Hull, if
any ?

3.

What is the maximum Range ?

(a)

With standard ammunition.

(b)

With assisted ammunition.

(c)

What is range achieved during direct

firing by day and night ?

4.

What is the minimum range achieved ?

5.

What are the Rates of Fire ? Specify No of

rounds with timings.
(a)

Intense (3 mins).

(b)

Sustained (60 mins).

(c)

Burst.

6.

What are the Arcs of Fire in terms of

Horizontal and Vertical parameters ?

7.

What are the Consistency and Accuracy

parameters for both Range and Line ?

8.

What is the ammunition systems being used

? What is compatibility with current types of
ammunition used by Indian Army ?

9.

What is the barrel life in terms of Equivalent

Full Charge (EFC) ?

10. What is the mode of operation of Fire Control

System ? What is the method and accuracy
of navigation and acquiring data ?

Reply

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Ser
No
11

Specification/Parameters
What is the accuracy for setting and laying
for Electronic Based/ Optical sight and
Telescope ? Also state the backup
arrangements with accuracy for laying for
direct and indirect ?

12. What is the accuracy of inertial orientation

and fixation of navigation system ?
13. What is the type, range and capability of
Day and Night sight for the driver and
Commander (Separate) ?
14. What is the communication mode and
range between command post to gun and
within crew ?
15. What is the source of power for various gun
related functions ? (Specify for each
functions)
16. What is the protection provided with respect
to ?
(a)

Battlefield Environment.

(b)

Self defence capability.

17. What are the mobility parameters ?

(a)

Tactical.

(b)

Strategic.

Reply

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Ser
No

Specification/Parameters

18. What is the obstacle crossing capability ?

(a)

Trench crossing.

(b)

Vertical Step.

(c)

Gradient.

(d)

Fording.

19. What are the Safety and Warning devices /

fitments to ensure safety of :(a)

Crew.

(b)

Gun System.

(c)

Ammunition.

20. What is the on board ammunition stowage

capacity ?
(a)

Main gun.

(b)

Secondary Armament

21. Willingness of vendor to share :(a)

ToT.

(b)

MToT.

22. Any additional features, as applicable, may

also be included as follows :(a)

Details of engineering support.

(b) Requirement of secrecy/cryptographic

features.
(c) Equipment configuration to include list
of deliverables.

Reply

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Ser
No

Specification/Parameters

23. Delivery capacity (time frame vis-avis qty)

24. Details of equipment being in service with
other countries (where applicable)
25. Training Facilities.
What are the training
facilities being offered for training of crew
and maintenance technicians
26. Repair & Maintenance.
Repair and
Maintenance
philosophy
to
include
periodicity of midlife interventions intent
towards establish of Maintenance hubs etc.
27. Provisioning.
Details of vendors sub
vendors especially those with establishments
in India as also readiness / Lead time
towards spares provisioning.

Reply

Appendix B
INFORMATION PERFORMA
1.

Name of 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 be
provided)

(c)

Authorised Representatives of OEM

Yes/No (Attach
Details)

(d)

Other (give specific details).

______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
(e)
3.

Any collaborator/partner in India (in case of foreign vendors).

Contact Details.
Postal Address _____________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
City ____________________________Province __________________
Country

_______________________PIN-Zip code _______________

Tele ___________________________ Fax ______________________

Fax ______________________________________________________
URL/Website ______________________________________________

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4.
Local Branch/Liaison Officer/Authorised Representative in India (if
any)
Name & Address ___________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Country

_______________________Province ___________________

PIN-Code _______________________ Tele ______________________

Fax ______________________________________________________
5.

Financial Details.
(a)

Annual turn over : __________________________________USD

(b) Earlier contracts with India Ministry of Defence/Government

agencies.
Agency

(c)
6.

Contact
Number

Equipment

Quantity

Cost

Details of manufacturing infrastructure available : _____________

Certification by Quality Assurance Organisation (If Applicable)

Name of
Agency

Certificate

Applicable from
(Date & Year)

Valid till (Date

& Year)

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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 sight vision
devices to be mentioned together).
(b)

Description (attach technical literature).

(c)

Whether OEM or Integrator.

(d)

Status (in Service/Design development state) : _______________

_________________________________________________________
(e)

Production capacity per annum :___________________________

(f )

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/ authorized
dealer with Indian Industry (Foreign Vendors only).
Name & Address : __________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Tele__________________________ Fax ________________________

8.

(a) Are you making the full equipment or it is being integrated by you ?
Please give details.
(b) What are the components, sub system or sub assemblies of the
equipment which are not manufactured by you? Please give details.

9.
Details of participation in similar procurement cases in India in the
past.
10.

Any other Relevant Information.

_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________