Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, 9500 MacArthur Blvd., West Bethesda, MD 20817-5700

A -- SOURCES SOUGHT FOR ELECTROLYTIC CELLS DUE 022798 POC Thomas Judy (301)227-5240 Sources Sought for Electrolytic Cells to be used in the production of Sodium Hypochlorite. This is not a Request for Proposals and no contract will be awarded solely on the basis of the response hereto, or on follow-up information subsequently sought. No reimbursement for any costs associated with providing this information will be made. Sources are sought for electrolytic cells to be used in the production of solium hypochlorite. The Carderock Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center (CDNSWC) is seeking informatin on companies which have a demonstrated capability of producing eletrolytic cells for the production of sodium hypochlorite. The sodium hypochlorite will be used for the disinfection of shipboard water supplies. Candidates must be able to produce up to 3.0 pounds of chlorine per day from a solution of standard table salt and potable water. A closed, flow through type of cell is preferred. Respondants must provide their name, address, and a point-of-contact with phone and fax numbers. Respondants must also provide a description of the electrolytic cell including the general configuration, the overall dimensions, and the operating parameters. Respondants should also indicate applications where the cell is used, the expected cost for orders of about 50 units, and the expected life of the cell. All applicable patents (issued and pending) must be identified. Clearly identify all proprietary and cost information that is not to be published or disseminated. Mail three (3) copies of each response to: Commander, Carderock Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Code 632, Thomas Judy, 9500 MacArthur Blvd., West Bethesda, MD 20817-5700. Deadline for receipt of responses is 27 February 1998. (0034)

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