U.S. Department of Energy, Chicago Operations Office, 9800 South Cass Avenue, Argonne, Illinois 60439

A -- RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF A FUEL CELL/BATTERY POWER SOURCE INTEGRATED IN A TEST-BED BUS Contact, David Ramirez, Contract Specialist, 708/252-2133 or Gaile Higashi, Contracting Officer, 708/252-2383. The Department of Energy (DOE) intends to noncompetitively negotiate a follow-on contract modification under Cnt No. DE-AC02-91CH10447 in the amt. of $2,000,000.00 with H Power Corporation, Belleville, NJ on a sole source basis in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(a) for a twelve-month period for further research and development of a fuel cell powered transit bus. The original contact for fabrication of three fuel cell powered buses was awarded in 1991 as the result of a competitive procurement. Since that time, the contractor has successfully accomplished the fabrication of the first phosphoric acid fuel cell powered bus and is building two additional buses. Based on results thus far and subsequent program requirements, DOE intends to continue this work. The new work entails (1) providing the maintenance, troubleshooting, spare parts, and any needed modification to the bus necessary for conducting controlled tests and demonstrations of the bus; and (2) further improvements to the propulsion system which will result in reduced weight and improve performance. The contractor must provide a team of technical personnel experience in the design, fabrication, and operation of methanol-fueled, phosphoric acid fuel cell powered buses. DOE has concluded that only one responsible source is available and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements because this effort is a continuation of an original R&D effort and the contractor's experience and capabilities from this earlier effort are considered necessary for the successful and timely completion of this follow-on effort. This is not a formal solicitation. However, any responsible source qualified to perform the work within the schedule may respond within 45 calendar days from the publication date of this synopsis by furnishing in writing to the office listed above (1) a clear indication of its demonstrated experience in developing and operating a phosphoric acid fuel cell powered bus; (2) a statement of its relevant professional qualifications (including technical qualifications of engineers and technical personnel); (3) a description of the relevant facilities and special equipment available for this project; and (4) any other capabilities for performing all the required work for this project. (023)

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