Aviation Applied Technology Directorate, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Attn: AMSAM-AR-TC, Building 401, Lee Blvd, Room 117, Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5577

61 -- PORTABLE GROUND POWER UNIT FOR ARMY AIRBORNE COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEM (A2C2S) DUE 011698 POC Technical: David Davanay or Ken Morris (757) 873-7292; Contracting: Carol Warf (757) 878-5909 E-MAIL: click here to e-mail Carol Warf, WARF@EUSTIS-AATDS1.ARMY.MIL. Market Survey/Request for Information (RFI). This is a sources sought announcement only. A new CBD announcement will be published if a solicitation develops. The Aviation Applied Technology Directorate (AATD) is seeking potential sources to provide off-the-shelf or final development portable ground power units for the purpose of providing electrical power to the A2C2S during static ground operations. The A2C2S is a helicopter (UH-60) based command and control (C2) mission kit which will serve as a corps, division, or maneuver brigade commander's airborne tactical command Post (TACCP). The power unit requirements are as follows: Must be capable of operating using at least one of the following fuels-Diesel, DL-1, DL2, or jet fuel, JP8 or Jet A-1; Power output: 115 VAC 60 or 400 Hz, single or 3 phase (400 Hz, 3 phase desirable); Power output: 6 to 9 kW; Voltage and Frequency Regulation: 3% maximum; Voltage Modulation: 2.5% maximum: Individual waveform harmonic: 3% single phase, 2% 3 phase; EMI Suppressed:MIL-STD-461C limits; Noise: 70dBA @ 7 meters; Protective Devices: Automatic shutdown with emergency bypass for low fuel, low oil pressure, over temperature. Environmental: -25F to +120F, All weather (rain, sand/dust, salt fog, altitude, fungus); Size and weight: must permit four man lift to 30 inches above ground, but as with all airborne systems, a minimum size and weight are desired. Interested firms should respond to this sources sought notice with currently availablel literature showing the company's ability to meet the requirements listed above. This announcement should not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Information may be faxed to (757) 878-3108 or 0008. (0345)

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