Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, 2531 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22242-5160

42 -- EMERGENCY EVACUATION HYPERBARIC STRETCHER SOL 96-4199 POC Point of Contact, Thomas Galloway, 00C31, (703) 607-2766. SOURCES SOUGHT FOR EMERGENCY EVACUATION HYPERBARIC STRETCHER - The Navy is conducting a market survey to identify sources of Emergency Evacuation Hyperbaric Stretcher's (EEHS's) meeting our requirements; and upon which the Navy might conduct environmental, performance and operational testing and evaluation. The goal of the testing and evaluation will be to qualify the candidate EEHS for approval for Navy use and procurement. The EEHS will provide an easily transported means of emergency evacuation of a casualty while under pressure from the diving accident site to land based/hospital hyperbaric facilities. Design and fabrication of the EEHS must meet national safety standards for pressure vessels for human occupancy for a minimum rated pressure of 30 psig. The EEHS must be designed for manual transport and weight less than 150 lbs. The minimum internal dimensions of the EEHS are 80 inches of length and 22 inches of diameter. A means of pressurizing and ventilating the EEHS with air is required. The EEHS must incorporate a means of observing and administering oxygen to the occupant while pressurized. The EEHS must be easily stored and would ideally be collapsible in a compact storage container. The intent of this announcement is to identify sources for the procurement of test articles. If testing satifies the U.S. Navy's needs, a follow-on procurement of approximately twelve (12) units will be initiated in FY99. Firms interested in being considered should submit, in writing, their qualifications and experience for evaluation. All interested firms should provide pertinent information concerning current in-house capabilities and practices; quality control; quality assurance; and demonstrated ability, and successful and timely completion of similar work as demonstrated by a listing of past commercial and military customers, contract numbers, points of contact and work descriptions. This announcement is a request for information only and is not a request for proposal (RFP) or announcement of solicitation. Activities which fail to respond to this notice will not be placed on the bidders list for a solicitation that calls for proposals for test articles and options for subsequent production units. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. The Government will not pay for any material provided in response to this synopsis nor return the data provided. Responses are required in 14 days after publication of this notice. Responses should be addressed to Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, Crystal Mall Building Four, ATTN: Thomas Galloway, Code 00C31, Washington, D.C. 22242-5160. Reference Synopsis No. 4199. (0193)

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