Commander, Marine Corps System Command, Code CTQ, 2033 Barnett Avenue, Ste 315, Quantico, VA 22134-5010

23 -- PETROLEUM DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT POC Point of Contact -- Ms. Kristine Rinaldo, (703) 784-5822 ext. 224 E-MAIL: Petroleum Distribution Equipment Sources Sought, rinaldok@quantico.usmc.mil. 17. The Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) is conducting a market research to collect information on petroleum distribution equpiment for use in a tactical environment. In future operational scenarios, flexibility and speed will be critical to the success of our force's capability to refuel its equipment on the move. The major characteristics and capabilities of this equipment shall include, but is not limited to the following: ( a) Capability to deliver retail fuel to ground or aviation vehicles at a flow rate and pressure designed to optimize the refueling process and minimize time on station, (b) Capability to issue fuel to multiple vehicles simultaneously via hand service and or pressure nozzles with standard NATO fittings. The minimum quantity of issue points required are 8, 12 points are desirable, (c) The equipment must be capable of interfacing with Tactical Fuel Systems currently in use, (d) The equipment, by design, should consist of the smallest and least quantity of components to facilitate packaging and ease of handling, (e) The distribution equipment should be capable of being used while in a mobile loaded configuration, (f) The equipment should be capable of being configured for use while mobile loaded on military medium or heavy fleet vehicles (i.e. LVS Mk 17/18/19, M800 and M900 series truck, etc), (g) The equipment should be capable of being configured for use while loaded aboard a military trailer, (h) Unless mobile loaded or trailer mounted by design, no singular piece of equipment should exceed man portable weigh standards, (I) The equipment should be designed for ease of maintenance, (j) The equipment should not require any special tools for maintenance or operation, (k) The equipment should possess human engineering within its design for safety, (l) The equipment should require no more than 2 personnel to operate. It is assumed that the retail customer will handle the service nozzle (self-service style). Interested companies are requested to submit capability statements, catalogs, or other published literature that describes the product and product capability (as a minimum) no later than19 September 1997. Capability statements/product literature should address the following: (1) standard commercial agreements that describe the practices in producing, distributing, and support commercial items, i.e., terms for warranties, maintenance, packaging, and marking; (2) delivery schedules; (3) cost estimates; and, (4) business size and status. Interested sources should mail two (2) copies of information to: COMMANDER, ATTN: CTQ2KR, MARINE CORPS SYSTEMS COMMAND, 2033 BARNETT AVENUE SUITE 315, QUANTICO, VA 22134-5010. Any questions should be directed to the contact person listed above. THE SUBMISSION OF THIS INFORMATION IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO PROCURE ANY ITEMS, NOR FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY FOR THE INFORMATION RECEIVED. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT EXISTS. (0219)

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