U.S. Army Soldier Systems Command, Acquisition Directorate, ATTN AMSSC-AD, Natick MA 01760-5011

A -- FIELD LAUNDRY SOL W13G07-CBD6-0035. POC Contract Specialist, Emily Smith, (508) 233-4368, (Site Code DAAK60). The U.S. Army Soldier Systems Command (SSCOM), Natick, MA, is conducting a MARKET RESEARCH to identify sources interested in competing for a combined Research and Development (12 months R&D, 4 months testing) / Production (3 years) contract for the Army's new water-based field laundry. The Command is searching for technology in the commercial market that may meet the requirements of this program. Respondents to this announcement will help the government make a determination as to industry interest and capabilities in this field. The laundry must process between 375 and 450 pounds of clothing per hour (dry to dry). Two soldiers will operate the laundry for a ten hour shift, two shifts per day. The laundry must operate on alternating current (AC), 3 phase (120/208 volts 50/60 hertz) supplied from both standard Army power units and commercial power sources (foreign or domestic). The maximum power draw shall not exceed 60 kilowatts, 30 kilowatts is desired. The laundry must recycle water to operate effectively in water scarce environments. Daily water consumption shall not exceed 500 gallons. The laundry will be mounted on a standard Army trailer and be capable of cross country and limited rough terrain travel. The laundry will operate in the field in temperatures between 33 degrees F and 90 degrees F. Operations above or below these temperatures will be conducted inside an Army shelter. The Army intends to buy 211 laundries at a maximum rate of 36 per year. A draft Statement of Work is available upon request. Interested parties are to request a copy from Emily Smith, Contract Specialist in the Acquisition Directorate, at the Soldier Systems Command. Respondents must submit within 10 days following publication of this synopsis acknowledgement of their interest in the aforementioned effort. Responses should include information on existing capabilities / systems that may be related to this effort that will aid the government in making a determination as to what capabilities/systems exist in industry that may support a successful execution of this proposed contract. In addition, if applicable, identification as a small, woman owned, or socially and economically disadvantaged business is requested. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. No solicitation document is available at this time. The facsimile number is (508) 233-5286. The e-mail address is ``esmith@natick-emh2.army.mil''. (254)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0014 19960916\A-0014.SOL)