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42 -- PORTABLE BREATHABLE AIR COMPRESSORS SOL M67854-97-R-1061 DUE 022497 POC Contact Tarasia Remhof, Contract Specialist, (703) 784-5822 Ext. 244. The Marine Corps Systems Command intends to competitively procure a quantity of approximately thirty-four (34) Portable Breathing Air Compressors (PBAC). The PBAC must be compatible with, and capable of fully charging in fifteen minutes or less, the 4500 II, 60 minute, 4,500 psi, 88 cubic foot air cylinder, Part No. 474156, manufactured by Mine Safety Appliances Company, Pittsburgh, PA. It shall be diesel powered and be capable of providing Grade E or better breathable air. This procurement falls under SIC Code 3569. A copy of the Request for Proposal may be obtained by written request to the above address. No telephonic requests will be accepted. See Numbered Note 1. (0030)

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