The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) intends to award a contract on a sole source basis to Special Power Sources, LLC upon the basis of the authority provided at FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). ERDC-CRREL intends to purchase a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) with the following specifications: At least 1500W max power output, 5-60V DC output voltage, at least 100A output current Operational characteristics Operational temperature range -40°C to +50°C (-40°F to +122°F) Storage temperature range -40°C to +50°C (-40°F to +131°F) Humidity range 5% to 95% (non-condensing) Size/Weight Unit dimensions 26” x 28” x 29” Unit weight should permit reasonable mobility of unit (<500lbs) Noise level at 1m should be < 85dBA (above this level could be harmful to the unprotected ear) Electrical interface: Terminal Block 2/0 - 8AWG SOFC must be compatible with Propane as fuel source. SOFC must have option to install/run indoors, e.g., include a ventilation system provided by the manufacturer or option to attach to third party ventilation system. Necessary accessories: High pressure gas and high water content gas with connecting fittings and attached mounting bracket SCADA interface wiring SOFC Bench Stand Heavy duty battery Replacement Air Filter Kit Replacement Igniter Replacement Coalescing Filter, HWP Replacement Coalescing Filter, Internal Adapter for ventilation system or Ventilation system Training: at least 8h of training for up to 4 CRREL personnel consisting of operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and any appropriate software tutorial Special Power Sources, LLC was identified as the only vendor capable of offering a product meeting the requisite performance specifications. Further, this particular SOFC is mandatory for research under a forthcoming cooperative agreement with Special Power Sources, LLC, as a result of its BAA proposal #18-0124. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 221118, which has a size standard of 250 employees. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. Any interested party that believes they can fulfill this requirement should submit a capability statement to be reviewed. All submissions will be considered, however there is no guarantee that submissions in response to this notice will in any way alter the Government's acquisition strategy. Please provide responses to this notice NLT 12:00 PM EST, 16 April 2020 to:
[email protected] Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses to this notice will not be considered as a response to any solicitation, a request to be added to a prospective offerors list, or to receive a copy of any solicitation. A determination by the Government not to compete the contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Note: In order to be eligible for award of a Government contract, vendors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), have no active exclusions, and complete the FAR and DFARS representations and certifications.