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42 -- BURTON CORBLIN DIAPHRAGM COMPRESSOR, MODEL D164LM25 SOL N61331-96-R-0018 DUE 020196 POC Joyce Richardson, Contract Specialist, (904)234-4302 Carol A. Dreger, Contracting Officer, (904)234-4863. The Coastal Systems Station, Panama City, FL intends to award a firm fixed-price contract on a sole-source basis to Howden Compressors, Inc., Langhorne, PA, for one Burton Corblin diaphragm compressor, model D164LM25. This compressor will be used in the Navy Experimental Diving Unit (NEDU) Ocean Simulation Facility (OSF). The Burton Corblin is the only compressor with the exact footprint and bolt pattern which meets space and compatibility requirements allowing interface with three existing Burton Corblin compressors, all of which function as an elaborate transfer pumping system supporting the OSF's critical life support systems. Specific to oxygen use, the D164LM25 has a stainless steel gas plate, diaphragm, and piping which utilizes halocarbon fluid (comopatible with gaseous oxygen) in the mechanical components of the crankcase. This compressor must meet the following requirements: (1) Physical characteristics: a) The footprint shall not exceed 75 inches in length, 26 inches in width, and 61 inches in height; b) shall be of horizontal configuration (2) Performance specifications: a) The oxygen compressor shall have a minimum suction pressure of 500 psig, discharge pressure of 3000 psig, and 75 scfm flow rate; b) all gas service areas must be cleaned to ''Industry Oxygen Cleansed'' standards prior to delivery; c) crankcase oil shall be halocarbon series 27S. It has been determined that the Burton Corblin compressor is the only compressor to meet all requirements, therefore a sole source award is appropriate under FAR 6.302-1. Note 22. (0353)

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