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61 -- ACTIVE NOISE REDUCTION (ANR) BATTERY PACK SOLUTION SOL USZA22-99-R-0002 DUE 042799 POC Sandra L. Smith, Contract Specialist,(813)840-5271 WEB: ANR Battery Pack, http://www.socom.mil. E-MAIL: Sandra Smith, Contract Specialist, smiths1@socom.mil. The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has a requirement for a low profile, lightweight battery pack system configured to interface and operate with the Active Noise Reduction (ANR) System, and aircraft intercommunications system (ICS) through the use of a modified non-developmental item (NDI) acquisition strategy. References to the "battery pack" shall pertain to the complete system to include batteries, cables, connectors, battery box, etc. As a modified NDI program the USSOCOM expects offerors to propose a material solution based on existing products and technology, not one that requires extensive new development. The battery pack shall power ANR system for a minimum of four (4) hours-continuous use. The battery pack power source shall provide 17 VDC min-30 VDC max at 100 mA (max) for four (4) hours of continuous operation. The batteries shall be disposable, standard-sized and readily available on the commercial market. The battery pack shall be certified for use in Class 1, Div 1, Grp D hazardous areas in which fuel vapors exist. The battery pack shall interface with both the ANR headset and helmet connectors. A firm fixed price, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract (min 40; max 2500)will be awarded for the design, develop, test, and delivery of 40 systems to support operational test and evaluation that meet requirement thresholds. After successful completion of all validation testing and USSOCOM acceptance, production quantities can be ordered over a three year ordering period. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered. This solicitation will be available on the internet at http://www.socom.mil 15 days after this notice is published. Hard copies of this solicitation will not be available. NOTES: 1 and 26. Posted 03/09/99 (W-SN306517). (0068)

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