SOURCES SOUGHT
A -- Demonstration of a transcritical carbon dioxide cycle in a packaged-unitary heat pump and in the conversion of a government-furnished HMMWV.
- Notice Date
- 2/5/2003
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- US Army Communications-Electronics Command, CECOM Acquisition Center Washington, ATTN: AMSEL-AC-W, 2461 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22331-0700
- ZIP Code
- 22331-0700
- Solicitation Number
- DAAB15-03-R-0015
- Archive Date
- 4/20/2003
- Point of Contact
- Peggy Melanson, 703-325-6096
- E-Mail Address
-
Email your questions to US Army Communications-Electronics Command, CECOM Acquisition Center Washington
(peggy.melanson@cacw.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- NA Demonstration of a transcritical carbon dioxide cycle in a packaged-unitary heat pump (ECU) designed for military working conditions, and demonstration of the same transcritical carbon dioxide cycle in the conversion of a government-furnished HMMWV. The U. S. Army requires advanced heating and cooling technology for a variety of equipment applications. One of these is the military family of Environmental Control Units (ECUs), and another is for light tactical vehicles such as the High-Mobility Multi-purpos e Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs). High performance systems with reduced logistics support requirements and environmentally responsible working fluids are desired. Of specific interest is implementing technology for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The transcritical carbon dioxide cycle offers these possibilities. The scope of the efforts under this proposed effort will include the development of major system components such as compressors, heat exchangers, and controls to the extent required, an d fabrication and test of full-scale demonstration prototypes. Modeling and simulation and/or laboratory bench testing are acceptable to the degree necessary. The U. S. Army is interested in receiving white papers outlining proposed research and developm ent of CO2 demonstration systems for both of the above two applications. the Army intends to obtain R&D for both applications from a single source. White papers should be limited to no more than five (5) pages and should include a summary of related co rporate experience, and a specific development plan for the two desired applications. Sufficient technical details should be provided so that the intended technical approach is clearly evident, including at a minimum the specific thermodynamic cycle to be employed, components to be incorporated, and anticipated performance objectives. Sufficient scheduling information shall be provided to allow the Army to evaluate timeliness of proposed R&D. Emphasis will be placed on prospective sources with proven e xperience in building and testing full-scale prototype vehicles with transcritical CO2 systems, AND demonstrated experience in component design, fabrication, and test for prototype ECUs using CO2 technology. Experience in performing and/or directing rece nt and relatable laboratory research efforts in CO2 theoretical or experimental test and evaluation is also desired. Emphasis will be placed on accelerated program schedules. The Army desires delivery of the converted HMMWV within 120-days after contrac t award and delivery of the ECUs within 12-months after contract award. White papers should be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer at peggy.melanson@cacw.army.mil by 19 February 2003. All requests for further information must be in writin g or via email, telephone requests for additional information will not be honored.
- Place of Performance
- Address: US Army Communications-Electronics Command, CECOM Acquisition Center Washington ATTN: AMSEL-AC-W, 2461 Eisenhower Avenue Alexandria VA
- Zip Code: 22331-0700
- Country: US
- Zip Code: 22331-0700
- Record
- SN00253718-W 20030207/030205213633 (fbodaily.com)
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