U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command Acquisition Center -- Washington Operations Office, 2461 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria, VA 22331-0700

A -- TWO(2) LARGE CAPACITY FIELD HEATERS SOL DAAB07-98-R-6005 DUE 010598 POC Peggy W. Butler, 703/325-4994, Contracting Officer, Ollie L. Johnson, 703/325-6805 WEB: CECOM-Acquisition Center-Washington, 128.190.157.78. E-MAIL: pbutle@hoffman-issaa2.army.mil, ojohns@hoffman-issaa2.army.mil. The USA CECOM Acquisition Center -- Washington intends to issue RFP DAAB07-98-R-6005 to procure the design, engineering analysis, prototype manufacturing and documentation in the fabrication of two (2) 300,000 British Thermal Units per Hour (BTUH) Heaters. The heaters shall be self-powered; provide re-circulating air and operate with either diesel or JP-8 fuels. The heaters shall deliver not less than 300,000 BTUs per Hour of clean air when operated in the all fresh air mode, with an ambient air temperature of 0 degrees Fahrenheit, at sea level, against an 0.5-inch water gauge (WG) pressure, using diesel fuel, grade Low Sulfur No. 1-D conforming to A-A-52557. For this rated output, the temperature at the output duct connection on the heater shall be between 200 and 225 degrees Fahrenheit. The heaters shall deliver clean, heated and ventilated air through sealed detachable flexible ducts; have a protective enclosure; be trailer mounted for local movement and positioning; and be capable of withstanding the environmental conditions of arctic use. The complete heater assembly with accessories stowed for packing shall not exceed: 42 inches height, 65 inches length and 45 inches width. Separate duct storage is acceptable and shall not be included as part of the overall dimensions. Weight shall not exceed 555 pounds, including the weight of accessories, lubricants and internal fuel sufficient for one hours of operation. Overall heater efficiency output/input shall not be less than 80 percent. The noise levels at the operator's position is defined to be 18 inches from the control panel, and other personnel occupied area's of the heater( defined to be anywhere within 1 meter from the perimeter of the heater at locations other than the operator's position) shall not exceed 85 db(A). It is anticipated that the RFP will be available on or about 17 December 1997 for downloading from the website, located at http://acbop.monmouth.army.mil. No hard copies will be provided. The due date for proposals will be 16 January 1998. Questions should be directed to the USA CECOM Acquisition Center- Washington, AMSEL-AC-WB-B(O. Johnson), 2461 Eisenhower Avenue, Hoffman I, Alexandria, VA 22331, or faxed to the attention of Ollie Johnson at (703) 325-4995. (0325)

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