Coastal Systems Station Dahlgren Division, 6703 W. Highway 98, Panama City, FL

42 -- BREATHING APPARATUS SOL N61331-98-Q-JM05 DUE 103098 POC John Miller, Contract Specialist, (850)235-5399, Carol A. Dreger, Contracting Officer, (850)234-4863 The Coastal Systems Station, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division is seeking sources for a self contained breathing apparatus. It should be able to: adapt to the MK-45 chemical/biological mask; have at least a three hour duration at 1.5 hours very heavy exertion at 60 lpm Respiratory Minute Volume (RMV) and 1.5 hours heavy work at 40 lpm RMV; function as a positive pressure system; be back mounted with front mount option. Desired weight is less than twenty pounds. There is no preference as to how gas is supplied or discarded. Unit may be used in a first responder role also. Equipment that does not meet all of the above, i.e., exceeds weight should be submitted for consideration. This is not a solicitation and a solicitation package will not be issued as a result of this announcement. If a solicitation is developed it will be advertised in the Commerce Business Daily. Responses requested within 30 days, but will be accepted up to 6 months. Reply to Mr. Ken Powell, Code A53, Coastal Systems Station, Panama City, FL 32407-7001. Posted 08/20/98 (I-SN239903). (0232)

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