Director, USAMC Acquisition Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Attn: STEAA-AE, 4118 Susquehanna Ave., Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5002

35 -- FREEZER UNIT FOR JEL TUBES DUE 091598 POC Mr. Leo J. Sydlik Jr., Contract Specialist 410-278-2977 FAX 410-278-2980/2077 The R&D Office, AMC Acquisition Center, U.S. Army Garrision, Aberdeen Proving Ground Maryland is seeking to identify potential sources who can provide information on technology developments concerning a freezer unit capable of freezing 120 liquid gel tubes inside the unit from 80 degrees F in 16 hours or less. The freezer unit must have a user adjustable thermostat ranging from zero degrees to 40 degrees F. The unit must use both foreign and domestic AC power supplies as well as a vehicle slave system to vehicle batteries. The unit should also include an adapter system for use of Air Force aircraft power (C130/C141/C5/C17) and a rechargeable battery pack system for quiet operation. Noise during operation should be minimal; preferably silent. Unit should be capable of sustaining repeated operations (96 hour duration) in a desert environment while mounted in a vehicle traversing rugged terrain. Operational environment temperature will range from -20 degrees F to 120 degrees F. Overall dimensions should be at least 63 inches long, 44 inches tall, and 16 inches deep. Cooling area should be at least 63 inches long, 26 inches high and 14 inches deep. The freezer unit should be top loading and have a paintable surface. The control panel should be mounted on the front and power supplies in the rear. Attached anchor points are necessary for mounting a platform. Interested firms may communicate their interest in writing to the Contract Specialist. The communication must fully document the firm's current capability to respond to a requirement of this type, including specifications of their product lines, pictures, drawings and any other commercial/marketing material available. This is not a request for prroposal. No solicitation exists; however, all responses within 25 days from the date of publication of this synopsis will be reviewed by the Government to determine what firms in the marketplace currently have this capability. The final determination is solely based on Government discretion. Posted 08/14/98 (W-SN237351). (0226)

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