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A -- RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR COMPACT REFRIGERATORS SOL REFRIG DUE 021298 POC John Calhoun, (509)375-4344 WEB: NONE, NONE. E-MAIL: John Calhoun, Senior Contract Specialist, john.calhoun@pnl.gov. The Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is seeking manufacturers/companies interested in supplying energy efficient compact refrigerators (9 -- 13 cubic foot) military and other potential public and private volume purchasers. These refrigerators must be a minimum of 15% more efficient than the current federal standard for 9-13 cubic foot models (energy consumption rating based on the "Uniform Test Method for Measuring the Energy Consumption of Electric Refrigerators and Electric Refrigerators-Freezers", Code of Federal Regulations, Title 10 Part 430, Subpart B, Appendix A). Other refrigerator features/specifications must include: a single free-standing unit, 23 -- 25 inches wide, 24 -- 30 inches deep, and 58 -- 62 inches high with two separate doors for refrigerator and freezer areas (top-mounted freezer), with three shelves in the door, a minimum of two adjustable epoxy coated metal shelves and one crisper in the main compartment, magnetic door gaskets, interior light, door stop, adjustable temperature control and a zero degree F automatic defrost freezer. In addition, the refrigerator(s) must have the capability to integrate with a counter top microwave oven of >800 watts and incorporate current-limiting circuitry to draw no more than 15 amps when both the refrigerator and microwave are operating from the same circuit (i.e., same wall receptacle). The unit shall be manufactured in compliance with UL 250. The response must include refrigerator manufacturer information and estimated compact model availability. All interested parties should send their company name, point of contact, phone number, fax number and e-mail address (if available) to Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, P.O. Box 999, Richland, WA 99352, Attn. John Calhoun, M/S K7-36, Fax (509)375-6603, or Email john.calhoun@pnl.gov. (0009)

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