US Army, CECOM, Logistics and Engineering Operations Directorate, Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703-5000

59 -- MARKET SURVEY FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE FAMILY OF LITHIUM BATTERIES DUE 070700 POC Marc D. Gietter, Project Leader, (732) 532-6764 E-MAIL: CECOM POC, marc.gietter@mail1.monmouth.army.mil. BATTERIES -- USACECOM is projected to solicit for the following battery configurations (known collectively as the High Performance Family of Batteries) in the Fall of 2000: BA-X590U, BA-X847, BA-X567, BA-X800, BA-X093, BA-X112, BA-5372, BA-5368, BA-X557, BA-X588, BA-X598, BA-X599, BA-5600, It is planned that the batteries will be divided into three groups; Rectangular (BA-X590, BA-X847, BA-X093, BA-X557, BA-X588, BA-X599 and BA-X598), Cylindrical (BA-X800, BA-X600 and BA-X567) and Manganese (BA-5372 and BA-5368). Present key concepts being considered for the acquisition strategy are (1) awards based on best value/formal source selection procedures, (2) limiting awards to domestic cell producers, (3) making up to three awards for the Rectangular Group with one designated to lithium SO2 and the remainder for any other lithium chemistry, (4) multiple awards for the Cylindrical and Manganese Groups and (5) use of hardware samples. Resulting contracts will be five year ID/IQ in nature. Minimum and maximum quantities are not available at this time. Batteries will be produced to meet the requirements of MIL-PRF-49471B, which is currently under final revision. The first delivery would be no less than twelve months after award. Potential offerors must demonstrate the ability to produce the cells and assemble the batteries, although this is not necessary within the same facility. Production of either the cells or batteries by a subcontractor shall not be allowed. This notice is not a request for proposals. Comments related to this announcement, or organizations, which wish to express their interest in this projected procurement, should respond in writing (or via e-mail) no later than 10 working days after publication of this announcement. When available, draft solicitations will be found on the Acquisition Centers Business Opportunities Web Site (http://www.acbop.monmouth.army.mil). This response should include which batteries they may bid against and a brief description of their abilities to design and build such battery (ies). Written response may be sent to USACECOM, ATTN: AMSEL-AC-CA-CA-A-AC (Adamitis) or via E-Mail to john.adamitis@mail1.monmouth.army.mil. Technical questions related to this market survey may be directed to Marc Gietter at (732) 532-6764, FAX (732) 532-8465 or via E-Mail at marc.gietter@mail1.monmouth.army.mil Posted 06/27/00 (D-SN469021). (0179)

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