A -- BATTERY PROTECTION DEVICE

Notice Date

December 13, 2000

Contracting Office

US Army ARDEC, AMSTA-AR-PC, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey 07806-5000

ZIP Code

07806-5000

Solicitation Number

DAAE30-01-R-0209

Response Due

January 15, 2001

Point of Contact

Carol Yanavok, Contract Specialist, 973-724-3365

E-Mail Address

Carol Yanavok (cyanavok@pica.army.mil)

Description

The U.S Army Tank-Automotive Armaments Command (TACOM) is currently conducting a market survey and analysis to identify if a Battery Protection Device is available that can be used on the M109A6 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzer System and the M992A2 Field Artillery Ammunition Support Vehicle (FAASV). The purpose of the Battery Protection Device is to electrically disconnect the main vehicle batteries from parasitic components while the vehicle is idle in order to prevent the batteries from discharging below the level needed for vehicle start This device will also prevent deep drains that shorten battery life. All Battery Protection Devices shall be Underwriters Laboratories (UL) tested and listed at the end item level. The device must operate with 28vDC power source The device must operate in the temperature range of -25 degrees F to +125 degrees F. Other desired features include a manual override capaility which could be activated from the vehicle instrument panel in case of emergencies, an adjustable electrical disconnect level, and a warning indicator (or provisions for)before disconnect. Interested companies are encouraged to provide descriptions of commercial items along with UL testing results and any other additional pertinent information to the US Army TACOM. Upon review of the submitted material,the Government may request an oral presentatin from the contractor(s) for information exchange. This announcement constitutes a Request for Information synopsis and Market Survey. Information obtained is for planning purposes only. It does not constitute an invitation for sealed bids or a request for proposal, nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. In response to this Market Survey, interested parties shall provide literature on current capabilities and efforts. Proprietary information should be properly identified. Your submission should include organization name, address, point of contact and phone number. The response should be submitted by January 15, 2001 and sent to Carol Yanavok at: cyanavok@pica.army.mil, phone 973-724-3365 or for technical information Kenneth Hurban at: khurban@pica.army.mil, phone 973-724-5224. You can mail responses to US Army TACOM-ARDEC, AMSTA-CM-CPB, Bldg. 10, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000.

Web Link

US ARMY TACOM-ARDEC Procurement Network (http://procnet.pica.army.mil/cbd/SRCSgt/121320000/121320000.htm)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20001215/ASOL011.HTM (D-348 SN5087T3)