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42 -- 15 MINUTE EMERGENCY BREATHING APPARATUS TO SUPPORT LAUNCH FACILITIES EMERGENCY EGRESS OPERATIONS Contact Lt Kerri Parent, (805) 734-8232, ext 5-0520 or Ellie Anderson, Contracting Officer, (805) 734-8232, Ext 64-4692. Sources Sought for emergency breathing apparatus/hooded demand valves must be currently certified by the National Institute of occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and have no adverse customer reportings to that organization, provide a minimum of 15 minute flow rate at 60 liters per minute preference is for loose fittings masks vs. tight fitting, unit to be worn over the should and comfortable carrying weight, all parts (plastic, metal, fabric, and composites) must be compatible with both hydrazine and dinitrogen tetroxide and its mixtures, or at least be willing to provide materials for testing, units should not require pressurization over 4500 psi to obtain the 15 minute period of operation, must have a standard recharging orifice, all major components failures must be disclosed in advance of purchases by the manufacturer along with pricing data and replacement intervals for parts subject to failure, cylinder width must not exceed seven and one half (7 1/2'') inches, successful vendor must train and certify Vandenberg AFB technicians on the service and repair of all provided equipment and provide the required testing equipment vendor data, and material and parts listing and current pricing delivery schedules. All responsible sources are requested to respond by 31 Aug 96. (235)

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