319th Contracting Squadron, LGCV, 575 6th Ave., Bldg 418, Grand Forks AFB, ND 58205-6436

W -- LEASE OF SKID MOUNTED COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS STATION FOR VEHICLES Contact Contracting Officer, Duane F. Mann, 701/747-5271. This is a sources sought market survey and request for information/industry comments. This is NOT a notice of solicitation. The United States Air Force is contemplating the installation of a skid mounted compression station, to supply compressed natural gas (CNG) to it's fleet of vehicles. We are contemplating a lease with or without an option to purchase. The contractor would be completely responsible for maintaining the unit during the lease period. The unit will initially deliver approximately 45,000 gallons per year of CNG (methane) to a fleet initially of 50 assorted vehicles equipped to operate in a dual fuel mode, using either gasoline or CNG. Natural gas will be available from a commercial pipeline source at 20 psig (minimum) and will be compressed to 5000 psig (maximum). Compressor and short term CNG storage capacity will be adequate to provide quick-fill capacity, through a non-leaking, fail-safe delivery system, to vehicles with appropriate on-board storage. System to be skid mounted, for maximum ease of delivery and relocation, and shall be equipped with all safety features. Operation will be unattended, except for refueling of vehicles. The system will be designed as nearly as possible for future expansion of capacity to serve a growing fleet of CNG-fueled vehicles. Grand Forks AFB currently has a combined fleet of 975 assorted vehicle of which 35% are targeted for conversion to dual-fuel operations by 1977, and 75% by 1999. We encourage and request that potential suppliers submit a response indicating their capabilities and experience, design concepts, performance limitations, rough capital and operating cost information, and any concerns or strategy for fulfilling this requirement. The US Air Force will not assume responsibility for any expense generated as a result of participating in this survey. A Request for Proposal (RFP) may be pursued depending on results to the responses received as a result of this synopsis. This survey is for information and planning and to identify potential sources. Vendors should indicate if the firm is a large, small, disadvantaged and/or woman owned business. Submit your response to 319 CONS/LGCV, Attn: Mr. Duane Mann, 575 6th Ave, Grand Forks AFB, ND 58205-6436. (176)

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