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49 -- DYNAMOMETER, ENGINE, TEST AND RUN-IN DUE 082595 POC Contact Michael D. Blackstone, Contract Specialist, 703-784-5822 (Ext. 253). The Marine Corps Systems Command is seeking capability statements from firms that are interested in the proposed procurement for between 7 and 23 commercially available Dynamometer Systems to facilitate the testing and run-in of reciprocating piston, internal combustion, diesel engines having outputs from 50 brake horsepower up to and including 3000 brake horsepower at speeds up to 4000 revolutions per minute. The dynamometer is intended to be used for fault diagnosis, adjustment and qualification of engines repaired at fourth echelon facilities and in field deployment situations. The more important features of the system are ease/quickness of set-up, accuracy in testing the full range of engines with a minimal amount of operator adjustment/ manipulating of controls, durability, ease of maintenance, portability/configuration, and conservation of water. The Dynamometer testing system shall have +/- 1.5% accuracy through the entire range of its testing capability. The Marine Corps is surveying the market to determine if this requirement should be unrestricted. All interested businesses should submit capabilities statements including their size, sic code, and providing information on their products and past performance. Prior to issuance of the solicitation, the Marine Corps shall make available, for review and comment by interested parties, copies of both the proposed Statement of Work and Purchase Description. Submit both the written capabilities statements and requests for the Statement of Work/Purchase Decription to the above address. (0223)

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