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91 -- ALTERNATIVE FUELS SOL N68335-96-RFI-614 DUE 053096 POC Ms. Barbara Petrzilka, Code 213BP (908) 323-2067. This is a Request for Information Only. There is no solicitation package available. Request for Information regarding all types of alternate fuels. The US Navy and Marine Corps operate many thousands of powered and self propelled equipment items used in support of aircraft operations, both landbased and shipboard around the world. Most all of these items are currently powered by diesel powerplants and diesel fuels. The Naval Air Warfare Cnter Aircraft Division is currently undertaking a major study to determine the best future engine and fuel option for the future inventory of aviation support equipment. Information is desired, but should not be limited to, the following alternative fuels: Reformulated Diesel Fuels; Diesel Fuel Additives; Alcohol Fuels (Ethanol/Methanol); Natural Gas; Hydrogen; Hythane; Reformulated Gasoline (Octane); Gasoline Additives; Synthetic Fuels; Others. For each fuel discussed the following information, at a minimum, is desired: Fuel Formulation; fuel source(s); fuel chemical and physical properties; fuel energy content; fuel reaction products (especially those that contribute to air and other forms of pollution); current and projected national and worldwide supplies and consumption; current and projected national and worldwide in-place infrastructure; contribution to pollution emissions reductions; powerplant types that fuel can be used in; powerplant types that fuel has been demonstrated in; current and projected fuel cost; hazardous material issues; current and projected storage methods; research papers; demonstration project reports; any other pertinent information. The above areas are not exclusive and any information or any other method is welcome. It is requested that information be submitted no later than 30 May 1996 to Ms. Barbara Petrzilka, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (Code 213000B129-2), Highway 547, Lakehurst, NJ 08733-5082, who may be reached at (908) 323-2067. Respondents are notified that a formal solicitation may not necessarily result from the RFI. Any comments provided may or may not be included in a formal solicitation. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this RFI nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any costs incurred in developing the information provided to the Government. The Government will not release any information marked with a Proprietary legend, received in response to this RFI, to any firms, agencies, or individuals outside the Government without permission in accordance with the legend. (0109)

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