FISC Norfolk Detachment Philadelphia, 700 Robbins Ave., Bldg. 2B., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5084

A -- MICROCLIMATE COOLING SYSTEM SOL N00140-96-Q-2580 POC Mary Lou Dickens, Contract Negotiator, (215)697-9627. The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Norfolk Detachment Philadelphia, intends to acquire through other than competition, on a SOLE SOURCE BASIS with Analytic Power Corporation of Boston, MA, a Research and Development effort to develop a Microclimate Cooling System to cool Navy personnel and alleviate heat stress in hazardous chemical environments utilizing fuel cell technology, specifically the Electrochemically Driven Heat Pump(EDHP). The proposed effort will consist of two phases. Phase I will require the development of a 450 watt power supply based on fuel cell technology (EDHP) and a hydrogen generator. Phase II will consist of the development of an integrated system. The objective will be to reduce the size and weight of the system while retaining the performance of 300 watts heat removal. The period of performance for this effort is to scheduled to begin on or before 30 September 1996 and be completed within 24 months after date of contract. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302-1. Analytic Power Corporation is the only know source with the technical data and knowledge utilizing the EDHP. Therefore, Analytic Power Corporation is the only source that can provide this type of microclimate cooling system. his notice of intent is NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. Interested parties may identify their interests and technical capability to respond to this requirement. The applicable Standard Industrial Classification Number is 8731. See Notes 22 and 26. SYN 332. (0185)

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