U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, Acquisition Center (AMSTA-AQ-DS), Warren, MI 48397-5000

B -- SOLICITATION OF SOURCES -- LIGHTWEIGHT MATERIAL FOR HIGH PRESSURE HOSE DUE 071598 POC Rebecca Li (810) 574-4152 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the buyer via e-mail, lireb@cc.tacom.army.mil. The Petroleum & Water Business Area of the US Army TACOM-TARDEC in Warren, MI is requesting expressions of interest from industries and organizations that are able to develop or produce high pressure hoses using lightweight material. The intention of this effort is to replace the existing hose and pipe line systems for both water and fuel distribution. The mission is to reduce system employment time and increase distribution capacity. The existing pipeline system is a rapid-deployment, general support, bulk fuel storage and pipeline system. It utilizes aluminum pipes as a mean to transport large quantities of bulk fuel to the soldiers; pumping from a 800 GPM pump and running at a maximum capacity of 740 psi. The pipes have a 6-inch inner diameter and weight approximately 6 lb/ft. Ideal hose lines shall be lightweight (less than 6 lb/ft), collapsible (able to put on a hose reel for easy installation), and have high pressure capability (at least 450 psi to 750 psi). The hoseline shall also have a minimum of 6-inch inner diameter. The high pressure hoseline shall be applied for both the water and fuel distribution systems. Interested parties are invited to respond to this Sources Sought Announcement by providing the company history, description of the company products, the estimated cost, and or the ability to develop the described item above. In addition, provide any general drawings, diagrams, or brochures that would assist in describing your products or ideas. Materials shall be mailed to US Army TACOM, AMSTA-TR-D/210 (Rebecca Li), Warren, MI 48397-5000. Currently there is no funding in this area, but our interest in investigating advanced technologies may eventually result in procurement action to replace the equipment. If you specifically request, all the information and documentation will be treated as proprietary. The U.S. Army will retain all information and documentation provided. The effort you expend and information you submit in response to this request shall be provided at no cost to the Government. Any information submitted under this effort will become property of the U.S. Government. (0147)

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