36 -- Upgrade Fuel Heater System

The Department of the Air Force intends to issue a sole source delivery order under the terms of ATK GASL's GSA schedule for upgrdes to an existing JP-7 Fuel Heater. This upgrade consists of modifications to the existing waste recovery system, valves, plumbing, cabling, software and instrumentation. The equipment to be modified is used to heat JP-7 fuel through thin wall inconel tubes using 3.5 MW of power. The JP-7 endothermic fuel is heated to 1300 degrees Farenheit, which is above its auto-ignition temperature. ATK GASL is the only source known to have the proprietary design data and experience necessary to make the required modifications. Other interested firms may respond to this synopsis by furnishing detailed technical data documenting the capability to perform this work. If no affirmative responses are received by 28 September 2007, the Air Force intends to proceed with negotiations with ATK GASL under the terms of their GSA schedule.