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J -- SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL DESIGN BUILD SOL F42650-99-T-K772 DUE 090799 POC For copy, PKOA/Evelyn Stoltz/(FAX)801-777-6528, For additional information contact Nadine Birt/Pkosc/[801]775-2377 Design Build and install a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell with electronics onto a Government owned electric cart. Contractor to design, test a planer anode-supported solid oxide fuel cell, and install the SOFC onto an electric cart. The contractor shall design the electronics to prevent over charging of the battery pack. The contractor shall deliver one 1kW/42 volt SOFC module within one year. The contractor to install the fuel cell and provide technical support for the operation of the fuel cell. The contractor shall demonstrate the use of the fuel cell and successfully operate the fuel cell on the cart prior to final acceptance of the cell. Patent and other intellectual property rights which are obtained as a result of this project shall be shared by the AF and the contractor in accordance with the applicable regulations under the FAR. Delivery: 12 Months after receipt of contract. Justification for the Sole Source. An environmental project feasibility study for the use of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells to run electric vehicles was done and based upon the research, technology and deliverable capability of the University of Utah, the technology is proprietary to the University of Utah. This study is a joint effort by the University of Utah, Department of Commerce, Questar Corporation and the US Air Force to conduct ground breaking research and development in this area. The approximate issue/response date will be 18 AUG 1999. The anticipated award date will be 07 Sep 1999. Electronic procedure will be used for this solicitation. See our Web page. To: University of Utah, Salt Lake City UT. It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contact with the firm(s) listed. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor, concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call Lt Col Allen H. Brody if your concerns are not satisfied by the contracting officer (801)777-6991. ATTENTION: Contractor must be registered with Central Contractor Registration to be eligible for contact award or payment from any DOD activity. Information on registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained by calling 1-888-227-2423, or via the Internet at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil See Note (s) 26. !! Posted 07/30/99 (I-SN361535). (0211)

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