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99 -- EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE WITH SELF-CONTAINED SOLAR POWER SYSTEM SOL RFQ-BF3500 DUE 061699 POC POC: EJ Dotts, 617-496-7562, edotts@cfa.harvard.edu/Contracting Officer: Priscilla O. Waltner, 617-495-7401, pwaltner@cfa.harvard.edu The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO)requires the fabrication and delivery of one Equipment Enclosure with Self-Contained Solar Power System. SAO is currently expanding a test program to determine the quality of the atmosphere for high frequency radio astronomical observations. Since observations of this kind are made from remote high-altitude locations, there is a need to provide electrical power and shelter for the atmospheric monitoring equipment. DC electrical power, at 24 V, is to be derived from a solar power system with maximum output of 2.4kW, an inverter will be provided for 110 V AC output. Electrical energy will be stored in a series of 2 V flooded cells, which will offer an autonomy of 2,500 Ahr with no sun. The equipment shelter will be based on a standard ISO shipping container (20'long x 8'wide x 8.5'high) constructed from rigid welded galvanized steel (14 gauge), suitably insulated and modified for field operation. Offers will be evaluated on price, technical proposal, delivery schedule, and past performance. Anticipated award date is 16 June 1999. The order is to be delivered FOB Destination to SAO's Westford, MA site. The desired delivery date is six weeks ARO. Only written, fax, or email requests received directly from the requester are acceptable. All responsible sources may submit an offer. No telephone requests for the solicitation will be accepted. This acquisition is being conducted under FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Posted 05/18/99 (I-SN332812). (0138)

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