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20--Services to develop an Advanced Integrated Low Pressure Electrolyzer (A-ILPE)

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N6554008R0026Federal

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The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, Philadelphia, plans to award a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to Treadwell Corporation for the development of an Advanced Integrated Low Pressure Electrolyzer (A-ILPE) utilizing Electrolysis Cell Stack Technologies. This technology is intended for use on VIRGINIA Class Submarines, specifically to improve the operating and functional requirements of electrolysis systems on SSN-774 Class Submarines. The contract will leverage Treadwell’s exclusive agreement with Giner Electrochemical Systems to incorporate Giner’s Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) water electrolyzer cell stack technology into the development effort. The government will engage in sole source negotiations under FAR 6.302-1, citing that Treadwell is the only responsible source capable of meeting the agency’s requirements, in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). The focus of this contract is the innovative component technology critical to the submarines’ electrolysis systems, supporting enhanced performance and functionality. The solicitation, identified by number N65540-08-R-0026, was posted in April 2008, with an estimated closing date for proposals set for June 3, 2008. The work is managed by the Department of Defense’s Naval Surface Warfare Center located in Bethesda, Maryland.

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Treadwell awarded cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for advanced electrolyzer tech on Virginia-class submarines.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Nswc Carderock

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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PostedApr 11

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Nswc Carderock

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OfficeBETHESDA, MD, 20817-5700, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Nswc Carderock

Office AddressBETHESDA, MD, 20817-5700, USA

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Full Description

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, Philadelphia (NSWCCD), intends to award a cost-plus-fixed-fee type contract to Treadwell Corporation, 341 Railroad Street, Thomaston, CT, 06787 for the services and material to develop an Advanced Integrated Low Pressure Electrolyzer (A-ILPE) based on use of Electrolysis Cell Stack Technologies to be used on VIRGINIA Class Submarines. The Navy desires to investigate the application of electrolysis cell stack technology in the ILPE for the SSN-774 Class Submarines in order to improve the operating and functional requirements of the unit. Treadwell Corporation who has an exclusive agreement with Giner Electrochemical Systems, LLC, Newton, MA, will employ the Giner Electrolyzer Technology in the A-ILPE. This effort will focus on the component Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) water electrolyzer cell stack. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source pursuant to FAR 6.302-1 (only one responsibl! e source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). Numbered note 22 applies. The estimated closing date for the Request for Proposal (RFP) N65540-08-R-0026 is 03 June 2008.