U.S. ARMY SOLDIER SYSTEMS COMMAND, ACQUISITION DIRECTORATE, ATTN AMSSC-AD, NATICK MA 01760-5011

59 -- RECIRCULATION FILTERS SOL DAAK60-97-T-7232 DUE 071597 POC Contract Specialist ELAINE M. SCARNICI (508) 233-4585 (Site Code DAAK60) The US Army Soldier Systems Command, intends to negotiate and award a contract to Production Products, 1285 Dunn Road, St. Louis, MO, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This contract will be for a quantity of 72 each, Recirculation Filters, Part Number 81361.5-19-10878 with one (1) Recirculation Filter Element, Part Number 81361.5-19-11232. Production Products is the only known contractor currently producing these filters, which have passed first article testing. This is a special filter designed specifically to remove trace chemical warfare agents from that may into the interior of a chemical protective shelter via people tracking the agents in. It is for a very specific application. The filter element is designed to maximuze air flow and filtration capacity. The motor element and housing assembly must meet certain reliability criteria and noise levels. Delivery FOB Destination. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT EXISTS. See Note 22. (0150)

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