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42 -- FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS SOL N00173-98-Q-0026 DUE 030998 POC Darlene Copp, Purchasing Agent, (202) 767-2374 Fax (202) 404-8158. The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is investigating environmentally friendly total flooding fire suppression systems for future use in Navy Ships. The Total Flooding Halon 1301 Alternative Technologies Project has been developed to identify self contained halon alternative fire suppression technologies for shipboard applications in both occupied and unoccupied spaces. The suppression systems desired must be previously developed systems that are currently available on the commercial market. Additionally, the required suppression systems must not contain materials with Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) of 0.01 or greater, high Global Warning Potential (GWP), or long atmospheric lifetimes. The following system design and system performance requirements must be considered. The suppression systems shall be self contained systems and must not require an external power source for operation. The systems must not exceed a maximum of three times the space and weight requirements of a conventional Halon 1301 totalflooding system. System activation shall be achieved through either manual or automatic means. The suppression system must be suitable for suppression of Class A and B fire scenarios, and offer protection against reignition. Respondents are requested to submit information on available systems with documentation addressing the system design and system performance requirements, as discussed above. Responses must be received by close of business on March 9, 1998. (0050)

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