U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 26 W. Martin Luther King Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45268

B -- ENGINE POWERTRAIN TESTING AND OPTIMIZATION SOL PR-CI-00-10048 POC Donna Reinhart (513)487-2114 WEB: Office Of Acquisition Management- Contracts Management, http://www.epa.gov/oam/cinn_cmd. E-MAIL: U.S. EPA Contracts Management Division- Cincinnati, Reinhart.Donna@EPAMAIL.EPA.GOV. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a need for a contract with operation of government provided test cells to perform flexible engine testing and optimization related to small displacement, one of a kind, engines with efforts focused on testing for emissions and improved efficiency (lower carbon dioxide emissions). Work will primarily include testing of engines, but limited testing of power trains, subsystems, control systems, and fuel systems may be necessary. It may be necessary to convert testing equipment to alternate-fuel emission operation if not capable. Alternate fuels to be addressed will include alcohol fuels and may also include natural gas, DME, petroleum gas, and reformulated gasoline. However, a large part of the work may include work with petroleum-based fuels. It is expected that the majority of testing will be performed on EPA supplied engines. The contractor shall provide skilled experienced engineering personnel including backup personnel and tools to operate the test cells. EPA will provide the test cells at their EPA National Vehicle and Fuels Emission Laboratory (NVFEL) in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Contractor personnel who operate the test cells are expected to live in close proximity to the EPA laboratory. The contractor shall have experience and capability in calibrating and testing of proto-type automotive components, including components used in engines, subsystems, control systems, and fuel systems. The contractor shall also have experience in the fabrication of unique parts, calibration and optimization of advanced prototype engines, new concept screening that requires on the spot decisions on one of a kind prototype engines and components to avoid costly mistakes which could damage expensive, unique prototype components. The contractor shall also be able to accommodate modifications and fabrications of Direct Injection Fuel Injection Systems and engine components such as cylinder heads. The Government anticipates the award of a cost plus fixed fee LOE type contract with a twelve month term and two twelve month options. The base level of effort will consist of 11,000 hours. In addition, options will be included to increase the level of effort by up to 33,000 direct labor hours during each period. The solicitation is subject to full and open competition, all responsible offerors may submit a proposal. The SIC code is 8711. Copies of the solicitation will be available to all offerors on the Internet. Offerors should visit EPA's Home Page (http://www.epa.gov/oam/cinn_cmd) for continuous update of RFP's status. It is anticipated the solicitation will be available in middle January. Note 26 applies. Posted 11/15/99 (W-SN400549). (0319)

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