Portable Tactical Electrical Power Request for Information 1. The Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC) is soliciting information to identify possible sources to provide components of a Portable Tactical Electrical Power system. This Request for Information (RFI) is issued for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commit the government to award a contract now or in the future. Submitting information for this RFI is voluntary, and participants will not be compensated. 2. Respondents to this RFI should describe their ability to meet and/or exceed the following objectives: a. Provide portable energy system that provides electrical power simultaneously to the PRC-117 radio, laser target designator (SOFLAM), Multi-Band Inter-Team Radio (MBITR), and CF-18 Toughbook (laptop) computer. b. The system offered should power all devices listed in 2a (400 W of power) and weigh less than 12.5 pounds. c. Total energy capacity of the system must be scaleable between 1000 and 3000 Watt hours, and provide 1800 Watt hours for less than 18 pounds. d. System should have between 10 and 14 Amp hours of capacity in the form of a rechargeable battery. e. Any batteries offered as part of the system must have certification testing completed to allow for shipment by commercial air transportation. f. System should provide for a state-of-charge indication for the rechargeable batteries. g. System should have a power manager for routing power to both 30V and 15 V devices. h. Appropriate cabling for connections to/between components and the systems listed in 2a must be provided. i. The respondent must be capable of demonstrating the offered system in a tactical, field-ready configuration suitable for use in combat within 30 days of the due date of this RFI. j. The system offered should be representative of the proposed production system. k. The system must be non developmental or require minimal development to field. l. Demonstrate ability to rapidly manufacturer/deliver systems in large quantities. 3. It is desirable, but not required that responses be submitted on CDROM in an electronic format that is compatible with Microsoft Windows/Office with no macros. Two copies of the CD submittals as set forth in paragraph 4. If the CD contains proprietary/competition sensitive material, the CD and cover label should be marked “Proprietary/Competition Sensitive Information”. Two paper copies should be submitted as set forth in paragraph 4. Paper copies must be clearly labeled Proprietary/Competition Sensitive Information on the cover sheets and, in close proximity to this type of information, on each applicable page. Proprietary/Competition sensitive information will be protected from disclosure. E-mail copies of the paper submittal will be accepted. 4. Responses must be received no later than 13 Jan 06. Both copies of the CD and paper (e-mail) submittals should be sent to SOFSG/TI, Attn: Shawn Eitniear, (Com: 937-255-3579, e-mail:
[email protected]), or Nancy Leggett, (Com: 937-255-3635, e-mail:
[email protected]), Bldg 46, 1895 Fifth Street, WPAFB OH 45433-7200. Any technical questions should be directed to Dwayne Marshall, (Com: 937-255-0731, e-mail:
[email protected]), Bldg 16, Room 0025, 2275 D Street, WPAFB OH 45433-72002. For more information on "Autonomous Micro Air Vehicle Sysetm", please refer to: http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixs_solicitation.asp?id=4182