U.S. Army Materiel Command, Natick Contracting Division, Attn: AMSSB-ACN, Natick, MA 01760-5011

41 -- ADVANCED DESIGN REEFER SYSTEM (ADR 300) SOL DAAD15-00-R-0020 DUE 071800 POC Jay F. Britton WEB: Click here to download a copy of the RFP and Attachments., www3.natick.army.mil. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contract Specialist assigned, jay.britton@natick.army.mil. The US Army Materiel Command Acquisition Center, Natick Contracting Division, has a requirement for a palletized refrigeration system for transport and storage of perishable food items and medical supplies in the field. The refrigeration systems shall also be used to provide refrigeration for mortuary affairs if necessary. The Advanced Design Reefer (ADR) system shall meet the requirements set forth in MIL-PRF-32017, dated 1 December 1997. The Advanced Design Reefer (ADR) system shall consist of an Insulated Container with a base that interfaces with the Air Force 463L Cargo handling system, an integrated electric-driven mechanical refrigeration unit and the proper controls to operate the refrigeration unit. The ADR system will utilize the maximum space available provided by a single Air Force pallet position aboard a C-130 Aircraft. The contractor will design, fabricate and test an Advanced Design Reefer (ADR) system. The refrigerated container system will be fabricated from advanced materials that provide adequate strength, while reducing weight and improving thermal efficiency. The ADR shall be compatible with current military transport and storage needs. The government anticipates that this acquisition will result in the single award of a five year firm-fixed-price requirements type contract, not to exceed 60 months, utilizing a best value concept. It is anticipated that one First Article Test (FAT) unit, an additional FAT electric-driven refrigeration unit, contractor testing and spare repair parts will be required. Requirements will also consist of a First Article Test (FAT) ADR system, a second FAT electric-driven refrigeration unit, New Equipment Training (NET), an Optional Two (2) year extended warranty, and Data. The ordering period quantities are estimated to be between 50 and 200 units each. The Standard Industrial Code (SIC) for this procurement is 3585. Delivery rate for production units shall be 20 per month starting 120 days after government approval of First Article Test Report (FATR). NewEquipment Training shall begin 120 days FATR. The guaranteed minimum quantity of ADR systems shall be 150 units, there is no maximum quantity. The length of the contract shall consist of five one year ordering periods that shall begin after contract award date. Copies of the Request For Proposal (RFP) and attachments may be obtained from our web site at: http://www3.natick.army.mil . The solicitation will be issued on or about 14 June 2000. Proposals shall be due on or about 3:00 PM on 18 July 2000. Posted 05/23/00 (W-SN457723). (0144)

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