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61 -- GRAND POWER UNIT SOL N68335-97-R-0111 DUE 020597 POC June Manganello Contract Specialist Code 2132JM, (908) 323-2735. Ground Power Unit, quantity eighteen (18 each) -- The acquisition method shall be Two-Step Sealed Bidding. Step one will require the submission of a technical proposal and bid sample. No pricing is involved. The technical proposal and bid sample will be evaluated on the technical ability to meet the statement of work including past performance. The technical proposal shall not include prices or pricing information. Step two will result in the issuance of sealed bids only to those offerors submitting acceptable technical proposals in step one. Description: The Ground Power Unit system shall be comprised of three main modules; (1) Engine-Generator Set; (2) Battery Module; (3) In-Hangar Power Supply Module. The Engine-Generator Set alone shall be capable of routine maintenance, preflight check-ups and AH-1W batteries charging. The Power Supply Module alone shall be capable of routine in-hangar AH-1W maintenance, service, testing and AH-1W battery charging. The combination of the Engine-Generator Set and the Power Supply Module shall be capable of a total available load of 200 amperes, 28 volts continuous. The Engine-Generator shall be mounted on a towable cart that will provide a 5 gallon fuel tank. The Ground Power Unit rating shall be 5.0 kW. The power unit shall be capable of operating on referee grade diesel fuel conforming to MIL-F-46162; DF-1, DF-2 or DF-A diesel fuel conforming to VV-F-800; or JP-4, JP-5 or JP-8 turbine fuel conforming to MIL-T-83133. The engine used shall be certified and labeled to meet Title 13 California Code of Regulations sections 2400-2407. Basic dimensions, with cart shall not exceed 52"L x 35"W x 35"H and basic liftable weight as one unit, engine, generator and control panel shall be 265 pounds maximum. Polarized receptables shall be provided for the following components: (a) DC power cable to the aircraft; (b) Auxiliary battery pack module to operate with the power unit (c) Auxiliary Power Supply Module (PSM), 28 volt DC power as provided by an external power supply operated from a 50/60 hertz, 115 volt power source. Battery Pack Module shall interface with the power unit and comprise of aircraft starting batteries equivalent to the Concorde Battery Corp. P/N RG5-1. The PSM shall be capable of charging the BPM to a fully charged condition. The Power Supply Module DC outlet shall be 0-32 amperes at 28 volts and weight maximum of 40 pounds. Integrated Logistics is applicable. 100% Small Business Set-aside. Request copies in writing or by facsimile (908) 323-2165. (0008)

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