61 -- Electric Wire, and Power and Distribution Equipment General Information - Research and Development (R&D) Initiatives

The Marine Corps Systems Command in Quantico, Virginia, is planning to conduct multiple Research and Development initiatives throughout 2012, focusing on a range of advanced energy and power solutions tailored for military applications. These initiatives cover key areas such as energy-efficient environmental control units with capacities between 36,000 and 60,000 BTUs per hour, smart mobile electric power distribution systems, next-generation tactical external floodlights, portable battery charging solutions for military weapon system batteries, on-board vehicle power systems, and advanced renewable energy systems that are either man-portable or trailer-transportable. Each of these R&D efforts will be solicited separately, with requests for proposals being issued over the course of the year and contract awards expected by late 2012 or early 2013. At this stage, no solicitation documents have been released, and there is limited additional information available. Interested parties are directed to submit any inquiries electronically to the Marine Corps Systems Command. The solicitations are associated with the contract title "Electric Wire, and Power and Distribution Equipment General Information - Research and Development (R&D) Initiatives" and are identified by the solicitation number MCSCPMEPSPOWER. This effort is organized under the Department of Defense, specifically within the Commander’s office at Quantico, VA.