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A -- RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, ELECTRIC PROPULSION FOR MICRO AIR VEHICLES SOL N00173-99-R-MS01 POC Mary Sandy, Contract Specialist, Code 3220.MS, F. Janilea Bays, Contracting Officer, (202)767-3710 WEB: CLICK HERE, http://heron.nrl.navy.mil/contracts/contract.htm. The Naval Research Laboratory has a requirement for the design, development, and fabrication of three prototype electric lightweight powered motors. Specifications are as follows: (a) motor mass, including reduction gearing and motor controller less than or equal to 6 grams, (b) design point output power greater than or equal to 2 watts at system efficiency greater than or equal to 80%, (c) Maximum continuous output power greater then or equal to 4 watts (d) operating voltage less then or equal to 6 volts, (e) design point operating speed of 5,000 rpm, (f) proportional speed control compatible with model hobby, radio-control pulse-width signal (4.8 volts), (g) reversible direction of shaft rotation. A detailed statement of work will be issued with the solicitation. A cost plus fixed fee completion contract is anticipated for award. Numbered Note 26 applies. NRL uses Electronic Commerce (EC) to issue RFPs and amendments to RFPs. This solicitation and any amendments to it will be available via the Internet at the URL address shown below. Paper copies of the RFP will not be provided. Posted 01/26/99 (W-SN291424). (0026)

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