US Army ARDEC, AMSTA-AR-PC, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey 07806-5000

13 -- MINIATURE RESERVE BATTERY SOL DAAE30-00-R-0521 DUE 041700 POC Patricia Nickells, Contract Specialist, (973) 724-2388 WEB: US ARMY TACOM-ARDEC Procurement Network, http://procnet.pica.army.mil/cbd/SRCSgt/031620000/031620000.htm. E-MAIL: Patricia Nickells, pnickel@pica.army.mil. The U.S. Army TACOM ARDEC is looking for parties interested in the production of a miniature reserve battery that will be a component in various Self Destruct (SD) Fuzes. These SD Fuzes will be used on grenades produced for both various artillery and mortars projectiles (M915, M864, XM982, XM984, etc) and the Extended Range Multiple Launch Rocket System (ER-MLRS). This battery must meet the following basic requirements: The battery shall be cylindrical, approximately 0.2 inches in both length and diameter. The battery shall be activated when stimulated by an axial force of approximately 7.0 pounds. The battery shall provide the following output when activated between -50 degrees F and +145 degrees F: 3.7V minimum, 0.05uA minimum at 74K ohms, and 10 minutes minimum operating time. The battery shall not activate when subjected to launch setback of 23,000 G's, or a flight spin environment of 21,000 RPMs for a minimum of 60 seconds. The battery shall remain operational after experiencing a ground impact of15,000 G's while operting. The battery shall have a 20 year shelf life. There is no delivery schedule established at this time. All interested parties should provide a summary of their company's capabilities including a description of facilities, personnel, and previous experience in the miniature reserve battery arena. This information is to be provided via email and received by 17 April 2000. Brochures may be mailed to Patricia Nickells, Contract Specialist, U.S. Army TACOM ARDEC, AMSTA-CM-CPE, B. 10, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000. This market survey is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. It does not constitute an RFP, and the costs incurred by providing this information will not be reimbursed by the Government. See numbered Note 26 Posted 03/16/00 (D-SN434973). (0076)

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