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42 -- RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE DEVICES Sol S-FBOAD-97-R-00814. Due 113096. Contact Marshall Pittman, 703/875-6293. The U.S. Department of State, Office of Foreign Buildings Operations, is conducting a market survey to establish the availability and cost of Respiratory Protective Devices (RPD's) that meet our requirements. An RFP intended to provide building occupant with protection from the toxic products in smoke for time necessary to evacuate the building in the event of a fire. It must provide good visibility, not hinder the wearer in their movements, be simple to do and use, and in itself present no hazard to the user. The hood must provide a measure of protection from radiant heat. Non oxygen generating, multi-stage filter, one time use, disposable without hazardous precautions, minimum shelf life-5 years, sealed in tamper resistant container, wall mounting holder, capable of filtering carbon monoxide, other toxic gases, and particulate matter produced in a typical structure fire for a minimum period of 15 minutes, transparent heat and flame resistant hood with neck seal offering good visibility. All responsible sources may submit specification sheets and pricing data. (309)

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