Aviation Applied Technology Dir., ATTN: AMSAT-R-TC, Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5577

A -- AIRCRAFT CLEANER AND DEICING SYSTEM (ACDS) SOL DAAJ02-96-H-XXXX DUE 052896 POC Rhonda Chase, Contract Specialist, (804) 878-2559 / Linda O'Dell, Contracting Officer, (804) 878-3064. Potential sources are sought for a new Aircraft Cleaner and Deicing System (ACDS) meeting the following technical requirements: (1) Be a stand-alone piece of equipment having a self-contained power source that operates on standard JP-8 or diesel fuel. It shall be mounted on a four wheeled chassis and towable with a standard aircraft towing system or larger vehicle, to include a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) size vehicle (maximum towing capacity 4,200 lbs.). (2) Be capable of unrestricted highway, rail and marine transport worldwide and will be capable of internal transport in the CH-47 helicopter, C-130, and larger aircraft. The UH-1 and larger helicopters will be capable of slingloading the ACDS. (3) Be capable of being set up or torn down in 30 minutes or less by two personnel wearing Mission Oriented Protective Posture IV (MOPP IV). The 30 minute set-up time includes time for the heated liquid capability to attain desirable temperatures. (4) Employ a system to catch, collect, filter, and recycle fluid runoff to meet U.S. and foreign Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards. The system will employ a device under the aircraft to catch the runoff. The largest aircraft has a maximum silhouette of 100' x 60' and minimum silhouette of 51' x 13'. (5) Have sufficient internal fuel, additive capability, and water capacity (through the use of recycling) to operate 2 hours. The system will be capable of drawing fuel, additives, and water (free-standing water source or water hose) from external sources for continuous operation past two hours. (6) For aircraft wash and deice operations, have two wand fixtures for dispensing fluids to allow simultaneous wash or deice by two people. Each wand nozzle orifice will be sized to provide pressure not more than 300 psi, a flow rate of 3.5 to 5.0 gpm, and a spray, flat fan of 25 degrees. (7) For aircraft wash and de-ice operations, dispense fluids (to include deicing compounds) at a temperature range from 120 to 150 degrees Fahrenheit at the washer outlet. (8) Perform aircraft engine flush operations. All connections will be compatible with all Army aircraft engines. Interested firms are requested to submit brochures, catalogs or technical description of qualifying product and how it meets requirements and an estimated price (delivered) based on quantity of 430 units. Vendors will be asked at a later date to make arrangements for selected systems to be evaluated and tested at a Government facility. Replies should be as complete as possible and received NLT 30 days after publication of this notice and should not exceed 25 pages in length. Vendors that are able to meet the above attributes should submit system descriptions and product information to: U.S. Army Aviation and Troop Command, Building 401, ATTN: AMSAT-R-TL (Paul Pantelis), Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5577, (804) 878-3050. NOTE: DO NOT SEND PROPOSALS. This is a sources sought only, and does not commit or imply procurement by the Army. (0115)

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