U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Contracts Management Division, Cincinnati, OH 45268-7001

A -- MULTI-CYLINDER WIDE SPEED RANGE METHANOL-FUELED ENGINE SOL C600469T1 POC Contracting Officer, Sandra V. Savage, (513)366-2046 FEV Engine Technology has developed unique, one-of-a-kind prototype methanol-fueled engines incorporating direct fuel injection and electronic control under six separate US EPA contracts: 68-C9-0002, 68-C0-0007, 68-C0-0092, 68-C4-0005, 68-C4-0013 and 68-C4-0014. The US EPA intends to negotiate a follow-on contract with FEV on a sole-source basis to build upon the ;methanol-fueled engine development achievements of the predecessor contracts to achieve an advanced-generation version of the methanol-fueled engine with a wide speed range which has lower HC and NOx emissions, good durability potential, and improvements in fuel economy and power. Negotiations shall be conducted pursuant to the authority of 42 USC 253(c)(1), which allows for negotiation without full and open competition if there is only one responsible source. The basis for this determination is that only FEV Engine Technology could build upon the research that has already been completed under the original contracts. To date, FEV has expended over 100,000 hours in developing a 0.9-liter converted spark-ignited engine, a 1.9-liter converted diesel, a 2.0-liter converted diesel, and a 6.2-liter converted diesel. It is critical that the research be a continuation of that previously conducted in order to ensure comparability of test results. There are no other firms known to have the knowledge and expertise required to continue the research that has been accomplished to date. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. Sources wishing to be considered must submit documentation to the office identified above which establishes that: (1) they have specific experience in developing the types of prototype engines identified above; (2) they have the facilities and personnel available to continue the research; and (3) their developed prototype methanol engines have demonstrated cold-startability and exhaust emissions within a factor of two of ILEV levels. Personnel must have direct experience in developing the types of prototype engines identified above. Documentation should be submitted within 30 days of publication of this notice. See Note 22. (0096)

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