MAN-PORTABLE POWER GENERATION SYSTEM

BATTLEFIELD AIR OPERATIONS (BAO) MAN-PORTABLE POWER GENERATION SYSTEM (MPGS) REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) 1. The Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC) Battlefield Airmen Branch (WISN), Wright-Patterson AFB OH, is soliciting information to identify possible sources to provide information on production or near production ready products that address the need for a Man-portable Power Generation System (MPGS). 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. The MPGS will be within the following specifications: a. Power i. The system shall produce at least 50W. ii. The system shall contain at least 1500 W-hr of constant power. b. Physical Characteristics i. The system shall weigh less than 15lbs. ii. The system shall be ruggedized. iii. The system will be wearable by the operator and shall not overly restrict the operator's movement and range of motion. iv. Respondents shall address how any cabling or accessories included with the system will be integrated onto the operator. c. Reliability: i. The system shall have a shelf life of at least two years. ii. The non-consumable parts of the system must have a lifetime of at least 1080 hours when used in the field. iii. The system will be used and should be optimized for use over 24 hour and 72 hour durations. iv. The system must also not be susceptible to nearby EMI (such as transmitting radios). d. Detectability i. The system shall not be detectable by unaided human senses from a distance of 15 meters or greater. ii. The system shall not emit excessive EMI as per Mil-Std 461E. e. Logistics and Certifications i. Respondents must outline a sustainability strategy for any consumable items with the system. ii. Respondents shall address any certifications needed to transport, operate or dispose of the proposed system. iii. Respondents should highlight any deployed to field past-performance of the proposed system or a previous iteration of the system. iv. The system must not put the user in any danger from radiation, toxic fumes, or extreme incendiary occurrences; even if the system is impacted with a bullet or shrapnel. 3. This notice is part of government market research, a continuous process for obtaining the latest information on the "art of the possible" and associated material procurement and approach risks from industry with respect to their current and near-term abilities. The information collected may be used by the Government to explore future strategies and implementation for the BAO kit. Information received as a result of this request will be considered as sensitive and will be protected as such. Any company proprietary information contained in the response should be clearly marked as such, by paragraph, such that - publicly-releasable' and - proprietary' information are clearly distinguished. Any material that is not marked proprietary will be considered publicly-releasable. Any proprietary information received in response to this request will be properly protected from any unauthorized disclosure. The Government will not use proprietary information submitted from any one firm to establish the capability and requirements for any future systems acquisition, so as to not inadvertently restrict competition. 4. When submitting a response to this RFI, please be aware that the Air Force workforce is supplemented by contracted support personnel. Any proprietary data submitted may be handled by contract support services personnel who have signed the same Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) as organic AF personnel. 5. Responses are limited to 5 pages and should include technical and descriptive text to provide sufficient detail. The submitted documentation becomes the property of the U.S. Government and will not be returned. 6. Broad industry participation for this RFI is encouraged. U.S. and non-U.S. firms are permitted to respond to this MPGS RFI. Responses to questions from interested parties will be promptly answered and posted on Fed Biz Opps (FBO), unless some release of proprietary information is involved or the answer addresses a question peculiar to a Company or that Company's response. Post submittal one-on-one information sessions with respondents are not contemplated. 7. This notice may be updated as additional information becomes available. Please check the FBO site for updates to this announcement and register to receive e-mail notices of any updates to the FBO announcement. For more information on this RFI, please contact the AF POCs below. E-mail communications preferred. 8. Submissions are requested within 30 days of this announcement and may be submitted via e-mail or by mailing your response to: Ms. Nancy Leggett, Contracting Officer ASC/WISK (Bldg 46, 1895 5th St) Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7233 Contracting Officer, nancy.leggett@wpafb.af.mil, Personnel hand-carrying responses should contact the Contracting Officer to arrange a mutually acceptable arrival time. E-mail communication is preferred. Contractual: Ms. Nancy Leggett, Contracting Officer, (937) 255-1696 nancy.leggett@wpafb.af.mil,. Programmatic: 1Lt Joseph Grunwaldt, PG&M Project Manager (937) 255-4224, joseph.grunwaldt@wpafb.af.mil