United States Air Force, Air Force Space Command, 21CONS (Bldg 1324) Peterson AFB, CO, 580 Goodfellow St, Peterson AFB, CO, 80914-1648

61 -- BATTERY DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM SOL F0560499RA121 DUE 031999 POC Brad Clapp, Contract Specialist, Phone (719) 556-8529, Fax (719) 556-7881, Email clappb@spacecom.af.mil -- Mark Budy, Contract Specialist, Phone (719) 556-4195, Fax (719) 556-4752, Email budym@spacecom.af.mil WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=F0560499RA121 &LocID=533. E-MAIL: Brad Clapp, clappb@spacecom.af.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation F05604-99-RA121 is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through federal acquisition circular 97-9. This acquisition is set aside 100 percent for small business concerns, sic code: 3629, size standard: 500. Proposed solutions and acceptability will be based on the integration with existing equipment and cost benefits to the government. Equal items shall meet or exceed the operating characteristics of the equipment requested. A technical evaluation of the equal item will be performed prior to acceptance. Non-Personnel Services: To provide Battery Monitoring System to monitor 12 strings of absorbedelectrolyte cells consisting of 188 cells in each of eight strings and 240 cells in each of 4 strings. It shall continuously monitor and record all critical battery parameters, perform periodic constant power load tests using existing Alber continuous load carts and display data in a real-time graphical display. The system is to be capable of stand-alone operation with remote communications via a RS232 port. All battery parameters, alarms and test data will be printable from a locally attached printer. The system shall monitor and record include, but are not limited to, overall battery string voltage, charge/discharge current, state of charge or capacity, individual cell voltage, current, state of charge or capacity, inter-cell connection resistance, internal cell resistance, and ground fault voltage. Specifics Monitored and recorded data String Voltages 0-600 VDC with accuracy of 0.1 % of reading +/- 0.2 volts. Charge/Discharge currents 0-2000 Amps with accuracy of 0.1 % of reading +/- 1 Amp System level state of charge or capacity Individual cell voltages 0-2.5 VDC with accuracy of 0.1% of reading +/- 1mV Individual cell state of charge or capacity Inter-cell connection resistance / range 0-9.99 Milli-ohms to .25% of reading +/- 2 microhms Internal cell resistance / range from 0-99.99 Milli-ohms repeatable from +/-2% to +/-5%. Resistance shall be obtained using non-destructive DC techniques with an external load of at least 70 amps. Injection of AC signals to obtain impedance is not acceptable. Ground fault voltages All parameters will be monitored at a scan rate of less than 10 seconds. Alarms Each parameter measured will have at least a high and/or low, level alarm associated with it. The alarm will be created by deviating from acceptable levels Alarm levels will be set using a fill in the blank setup screen with on-line help for each entry. Each alarm will be electronically recorded showing the date, time, value and type of alarm event. They will also be printed at the time of the event. Discharge alarm. During discharges the system shall record the performance of each cell and generate a report showing performance. Tests Inter-cell connection tests will be electronically recorded showing the date, time, and value of each connection and electronically stored. They will be transferable to a graphical display, a printer and disk. Internal cell resistance Tests. Resistance shall be obtained using non-destructive DC techniques with an external load of at least 70 amps. Injection of AC signals to obtain impedance is not acceptable. Tests will be electronically recorded showing the date, time, and value of each connection and electronically stored. They will be transferable to a graphical display, a printer and disk. Constant Power Load Tests. System will work in conjunction with Alber load carts. System will supervise the test by communicating with the load carts to vary load changes maintaining a constant power with continuing voltage changes. System will continuously monitor all battery parameters during the test.System shall terminate the test automatically if any cell deviates from acceptable levels predetermined by user interface. Test reports will be electronically recorded showing the date, time, and value of every cell parameter during the entire test. They will be transferable to a graphical display, a printer and disk. Data Management Trend analysis. Software will be capable of maintaining a history of each cell_s performance. It should automatically trend cells over time and identify those cells which exhibit signs of degradation. Test report formats will be programmable by the user and when printed will be possible in increments of time (down to 1-second intervals), current deviation or voltage deviation (down to 1 amp or .001V). Test results will be compared to battery manufactures discharge curves to give relative health of the cell and its capacity. Discharge reports will be displayable in one-second intervals and will be compared to battery manufactures discharge curves to give relative health of the cell and estimated backup time remaining. System will use all IBM compatible hardware and software and will be Y2K compliant. Support A factory service technician will be provided for on site certification after Installation. On site training will be provided at the time of commissioning with factory training available when needed. Training will cover operation, maintenance and repair. It will be to component level. A spare parts kit of common failure items will be supplied. Access to applicable proprietary information and to troubleshooting assistance will be provided via a 1-800 number. Upgrades to system hardware and software will be provided as required. Items contained in this RFP are for Delivery FOB Destination to Peterson AFB, Colorado. Defense priorities and allocations system (DPAS) rating: C9E. Provisions at 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, is applicable. Provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies. Paragraph 52-212-2(a) Evaluation Factors in order of importance are: technical acceptability of items offered all or none, price and price related factors and past performance. _ Commercial Items applies to this acquisition with the blanks filled in as follows: Has the offeror demonstrated their understanding of the requirements? Has the offeror demonstrated their capability to provide all the equipment required? Does the contractor_s past performance demonstrate satisfactory service? Has the offeror addressed how they will manage and oversee the contract to ensure that the statement of objectives are met? Offerors should provide company past performance information on contracts with the Federal government that are similar in terms of cost and service, performed over the past two years. Points of contact will need to be provided for verification on Past Performance. Technical acceptability is considered more important than price. Offerors who fail to meet the technical requirements may be considered non-responsive to the RFP. Past performance will be evaluated using FAR 15.305(a) (2) on a basis of acceptable, unacceptable or not applicable. Items will be graded as follows: Does not meet the standard (-). Meets or exceeds the standard (+). The offeror who has the most (+) signs on the evaluation factors, and is considered to be the most advantageous to the Government will be considered the apparent awardee. FAR 12.602, streamlined Evaluation of Offers and FAR 13.106-1, soliciting Competition applies. Offerors are required to include with its offer a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, clause at 52.212-4 applies, clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Additional FAR clauses cited within this clause are applicable to this acquisition. Clause at DOD FAR 252.212-7001, Contract terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies. Additional contract requirements and/or terms and conditions applicable are listed below; 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination (NOV 1991). FAR 52.216-1 Type of Contract (APR 1984): firm fixed-price contract is contemplated. 52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals (OCT 1997). 5352.212-9500 Commercial Warranty (APR 1993) (IAW AFSPCFARS 5312.7004-9500), the supplies or services furnished under this contract shall be covered by the most favorable commercial warranties the contractor gives to any customer for such supplies or services. The rights and remedies provided herein are in addition to and do not limit any rights afforded to the government by any other clause of this contract. Proposals are due not later than 19 March 1999 at 1600/4:00 P.M. (local mountain standard time) at 21 CONS/LGCIB, 700 Suffolk Street, Building 982, Peterson AFB, CO 80914-1134. Facsimile proposals are authorized at the following number: (719) 556-4321. Due to the magnitude of this acquisition, usage of EC/EDI FACNET system for purpose of providing electronic notice(s) to successful offeror(S) and/or unsuccessful offeror(s) is not contemplated. Solicitation amendments, if any, will be publicized in the Commerce Business Daily. Posted 02/23/99 (D-SN301584). (0054)

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