43 -- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Notice Date

November 1, 2001

Contracting Office

NSWCCD-SSES 5001 South Broad Street, Philadlephia, PA 19112-1403

ZIP Code

19112-1403

Solicitation Number

N/A

Response Due

November 19, 2001

Point of Contact

Adria Garhart, NSWCCD-SSES Code 9214, (215)897-1624 Keith Grimes, NSWCCD-SSES, Code 9214, (215)897-7248

E-Mail Address

Click here to send an e-mail to the POC (GarhartAM6@nswccd.navy.mil)

Description

The Navy is conducting a market survey to identify sources of a High Pressure Air Compressor (HPAC) meeting its requirements. The compressor discharge pressure shall be 4500 psig. The capacity range shall be anywhere between 60 scfm and 100 scfm. The compressor shall be cooled using an external fresh water source with a maximum flow rate of 15 gpm and maximum temperature of 115 0F. The compressor air end can be either oil-free or oil-lubricated. The HPAC should be a commercial off -the -shelf (COTS) item or other non-developmental item. The intent is to modify the COTS unit to meet standard Navy Submarine requirements (shock, vibration, piping, etc). The intent of this announcement is to identify possible sources for procurement of future HPACs. U.S. and foreign firms interested in being considered for future procurements should submit, in writing, a description of thei r product which fulfills the above requirements. The Government will not pay for any material provided or monies spent in response to this synopsis nor return the data provided. This announcement is a request for information only and is not a request for proposal (RFP) or announcement of solicitation. Responses are required within fourteen days after publication of this notice. All responsive companies will be contacted and shall be requested to meet with Navy personnel to exchange information. An Industry Conference is tentatively scheduled for December 11th and 12th. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Responses should be addressed to NSWCCD-SSES Code 9214, 5001 South Broad Street, Philadelphia Naval Business Center ATTN: Adria Garhart, Philadelphia PA 19112-5083.

Record

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