Deputy Chief of Staff for Contracting, US Army Space Command, Attn: MOSC-SC, 1670 N. Newport Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80916-2749

28 -- APPLICATION OF PEM FUEL CELLS TO ARMY SYSTEMS DUE 021099 POC Bryan A. Sasaki, 719-554-8818 or Ted A. Woodard, 719-554-8777 E-MAIL: sasakib@arspace-emh2.army.mil, woodardt@arspace-emh2.army.mil. DESC: United States Army Space Command (USARSPACE) CMD (FWD) is seeking sources who are currently working on Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cells with particular emphasis on how this technology may be applied to Army systems. USARSPACE's main emphasis is Commercial-Off-The-Self (COTS) products but is also interested in efforts conducted on behalf of other developmental organizations as well as Internal Research and Development projects. The information should cover any characteristic advantage/capability that PEM fuel cells have over diesel generators. Application targets should not be limited to any special area other than mobility is required and the power range is 25 kW to 100 kW intermittent/continuous capability. The system shall be capable of operating with various platforms (240/120 V, 50/60 Hz, three/single phase), and operate in conditions ranging from office environments to hostile outdoor conditions. There is no commitment on the part of the government to award a contract as a result of this request for information nor to pay for the information received, nor demonstration provided. All information received will be handled as confidential. Interested sources should submit written notification to USARSPACE CMD (FWD), ATTN: SMDC-AR-CM, 1670 Newport Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80916-2749. Written information should include the following: Company name, address, web page, point of contact, phone no., fax no., e-mail address, and type of technology proposed. Also include level of maturity and whether it is a concept, a software prototype, or is commercially available. List product capabilities and testing that has been accomplished. Also, available product literature and published price list should be provided. Request responses not later than 10 February 1999. After review of the product information submitted, the government may request samples for testing or a demonstration. If a sample is requested from your company for testing purposes, the sample will be returned in an as is condition after all testing has been completed. The government will not be responsible for any damages to, or the condition of, samples after testing has been completed. If a requirement derives from this demonstration, it will be synopsized again. This is not a Request for Proposal. For questions regarding this action, contract Bryan A. Sasaki, Contract Specialist at 719-554-8818 or Ted A. Woodard, Electrical Engineer at 719-554-8777. FAX 719-554-8838/8764 EMAILADD: woodardt@arspace-emh2.army.mil EMAILDESC: <A HREF="mailto:woodardt@arspace-emh2.army.mil">sasakib@arspace-emh2.a rmy.mil </A> Posted 01/26/99 (W-SN291343). (0026)

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