Synopsis-RFI (Sole Source using 6.302-1).pdf
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This document is a synopsis and request for information for a sole source contract opportunity. The United States Army intends to solicit Mahle Powertrain, LLC to provide a concept design, analysis, and experimental validation of a novel multi-fuel ignition system for an unmanned aerial system engine. The engine must produce a maximum of 25 horsepower at sea level at 5,000 revolutions per minute, have a maximum mass of 20 pounds, achieve a maximum brake-specific fuel consumption of 0.4 pound per horsepower-hour at its highest efficiency operating point, and be capable of operating up to an altitude of 20,000 feet. The acceptable fuel is Alcohol-To-Jet Jet Propellant 8 with a cetane number ranging from 15 to 50. Responses to the notice of intent are due within 15 days of posting by email to laurice.l.bocao.ctr@army.mil.
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Synopsis – J&A for Other than Full and Open Competition & Request for Information (RFI)
1. Class Code: AC
2. NAICS Code: 541715
3. Subject: NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE – High Altitude, High Efficiency Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Engine Design and Development Project
4. Solicitation Number: W911QX22R0014
5. Set-Aside Code: N/A
6. Response Date: 04/20/2022
7. Place of Performance:
US Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground Adelphi Contracting Division
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005
8. Description:
The United States Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source based on proprietary design. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with MAHLE Powertrain, LLC, 23030 Mahle Drive, Farmington Hills, MI 48335-2606, CAGE Code: 4RTR5, SAM UEI: M8KLDKAB11B9, for a new novel multi-fuel concept engine design, analysis and experimental validation data of the MAHLE Jet Ignition (MJI) combustion system for ignition with a range of different heavy fuels over a wide range of engine operating conditions.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, this notice does function as a Request for Information (RFI) for offeror’s who believe they can meet the Government’s requirement (see Section 9 below). Any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency, only if received by the closing date and time of this notice. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
9. Requirement: Contractor shall provide a concept design, analysis and experimental validation of a novel multi-fuel ignition system for a future unmanned aircraft system engine. The engine design shall meet the following minimum requirements:
Maximum power at sea level (take-off): 25 Horsepower (hp) @ 5,000
Revolutions per minute (rpm) Maximum engine mass: 20 pounds (lbs) Maximum brake-specific fuel consumption (BSFC) at highest efficiency operating point: 0.4 pound per horsepower-hour (lb/hph) Maximum altitude requirement: 20,000 feet (ft) Fuel: Alcohol-To-Jet Jet Propellant 8 (ATJ–JP-8) with cetane number ranging from 15-50+
The Government does not intend to use Part 12 for this acquisition.
Responses to this notice are due on or before 15 days after posting by email at laurice.l.bocao.ctr@army.mil.
Point of Contact for this notice is Laurice Bocao, laurice.l.bocao.ctr@army.mil.
4/5/2022
X Phillip J. Amador
Contracting Officer (KO) Signed by: AMADOR.PHILLIP.JOSEPH.1178373494
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