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Phase 1 Replacement Refuelling Trucks

Phase Scope

This phase is intended to enhance or replace the existing ADF aviation ground refuelling capability, including vehicles and hydrant carts, within the National Support Base.

Background

This project seeks to modernise and replace the current ADF aviation ground refuelling equipment fleet, including vehicles and hydrant carts, ensuring sustainment of all current and future ADF fixed and rotary wing aircraft fleets.

Australian Industry Opportunities

Acquisition

The likely acquisition strategy is not clear at this stage but depending on the maturity of systems within the market, the procurement may consider one of the following or a combination:

• Commercial- and/or Military-off-the-Shelf; or
• open tender for ADF ownership or lease.

Through‑life Support

Depending on the procurement (ADF ownership or lease) strategy, the through-life support concept for this project will consider supportability options for fleet management, repair and maintenance, storage and distribution, provision of technical data and training as a minimum. It also sees use being made of current in-service capacity and facilities, or original equipment manufacturer support or a combination of both. Contracts for such support will generally be considered at the same time as acquisition.

Industry Capabilities and Activities

Capabilities and related activities that may provide opportunities for Australian industry in this phase include:

Activity	Capability
	Aviation Ground Support Equipment
Assemble / Install	D
Design	O
Education / Training	O
In-Service / Through-life Support	O
Logistics Support	O
Manufacture / Construct	O
Refurbish / Upgrade	O
Repair and Maintain	O
Systems Integration	O
Test and Evaluate	O

Acquisition Category (ACAT)

ACAT Attribute	Complexity Level Assessment
Acquisition Cost	Level 3 Moderate $100m–$500m (Towards the lower end of the band)
Project Management Complexity	Level 3 Moderate
Schedule	Level 4 Low
Technical Difficulty	Level 4 Low
Operation and Support	Level 4 Low
Commercial	Level 4 Low

The ACAT Level assessed for this Phase is ACAT III.

Planned Schedule Highlights

First Pass Approval	FY 2011-12 to FY 2012-13
Year-of-Decision	FY 2013-14 to FY 2015-16
Initial Operating Capability	2016 to 2018

Points of Contact

Capability Staff: Staff Officer Joint Theatre Distribution (02) 6265 4934

Defence Materiel Organisation: Land Systems Division Emerging Project Team (03) 9282 6933