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A -- EPA AND CARB ENGINES FOR 30/60KW MIL STD GENERATORS DUE 101598 POC Harold S. Coombe, Technical POC, (703) 704-3815 E-MAIL: pbutle@hoffman-issaa2.army.mil, scoombe@belvoir.army.mil. The US Army Communication and Electronics Command, R&D Center, Command and Control Directorate, Army Power Divisions, Power Generation Branch is soliciting information from manufacturers of diesel engines that meet EPA and CARB requirements. The engines are being considered for replacing engines currently in the MEP-005(30 kW) and MEP-006 (60 kW) Military Standard Generator Sets for purposes of reducing emmissions and operating and support costs. Drawings of the engines will be available upon request by the offeror. Other information may be obtained via the technical POC above. The following are the engine characteristics for the existing 30/60 kW Military Standard Generator Sets: 30 kW MIL-STD Generator Set ______________________________________________________________________ __________ Horsepower Speed Frequency Fuel Cylinders Power Factor (pf) (HP) (RPM) Hz ______________________________________________________________________ _______ 57 1800 50/60 DL-1,Dl-2 6 0.8 from -25 degrees JP-8,Jet A-1 (-65 degrees F w/winter kit) to 125 degrees F/Sea Level, 107 degrees F/5000ft ______________________________________________________________________ __________ 60 kW MIL-STD Generator Set ______________________________________________________________________ __________ Horsepower Speed Frequency Fuel Cylinders Power Factor (pf) (RPM) (Hz) ______________________________________________________________________ __________ 167 1800 50/60 Dl-1,Dl-2, 6 0.8 from -25 degrees F JP-8, Jet A-1 (-65 degrees F w/winter kit) tp 1225 degrees F/ MSL, 107 degrees F/5000ft ______________________________________________________________________ __________ Interested offerors are requested to submit available information, including, but not limited to, engine descriptions, engine specifications, performance capabilities, operational photographs, availability, and price quotes. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or otherwise pay for the information solicited. No funds have been authorized or appropriated for this effort. The information provided in response to the sources sought may be used by the Government in developing its acquisition plans. The information present in the information package provided by the contractors is for informtion purposes only and does not mandate or impose requirements. It is highly desirable that daata be received with unlimited rights to the Government;however, we recognize that proprietary data may be included with the information provided. If so, clearly mark such proprietary information and clearly separate it from the unrestricted information as an addendum. Request that all information be provided within 45 days of this announcement. Information may be submitted via mail or electronically, or both. Mailed information should be sent to HQ USA CECOM RDE Center, AMSEL-RD-C2-PS-P, ATTN: Mr. harold S. Coombe, 10108 Gridley Road, Suite 1, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5817. Electronic information shall be sent scoombe@belvoir.army.mil. Posted 08/21/98 (W-SN240151). (0233)

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