AFFTC/PKAD Directorate of Contracting, 5 S Wolfe Ave, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1185

47 -- HIGH PRESSURE PARTICULATE FILTERS SOL F04700-98-Q1829 DUE 100598 POC Ricardo R. Mones, Contract Specialist (805)277-3900 Ext 2317; John C. Lemacks, Contracting Officer (805)277-3900 Ext 2253 WEB: On-Line Acquisition Solicitation Information Systems, http://afftc_pk.elan.af.mil/cbd/cbdindex.asp. E-MAIL: click e-mail link to contact the POC, ric.mones@edex.edwards.af.mil.. The Air Force Flight Test Center has a requirement for the designing, fabricating, testing and delivery of high pressure (8500 and 10,000 psig) particulate filters for use in gaseous or liquid hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen systems. The filters will range in size from 1-1/2" to 12" and must be capable of filtering particles from 10 to 400 microns. Filters in hydrogen and nitrogen service will be fabricated from stainless steel; filters in oxygen service will be fabricated from Monel 400. The filters shall be designed such that the filter cartridges are removable, replaceable, and accessible. Some filters will be provided with buttweld ends; others with Reflange type hubs. The filter cartridges shall require precision cleaning, and spare cartridges will be supplied with each filter. The contractor shall supply the filter, complete with filter cartridges, pressure taps (used for differential pressure measurement) that are weld boss machined, and flanges. Filters shall be fabricated under the ANSI and ASTM Standards. Interested contractors must be able to demonstrate technical experience in the designing and fabrication process. This procurement is very rigid as to material specifications and drawing compliance. The contract shall be subject to on-site inspection by government representatives prior to contract award and after contract award during production. The contract being contemplated is a firm fixed price indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract. This requirement is a 100% Small Business Set Aside. Sic Code is 3569. Size standard is 500 employees. All interested offerors may obtain a copy of the RFQ at the following internet address: http://afftc_pk.elan.af.mil/cbd/cbdindex.asp Offerors are highly encouraged to visit the identified internet address as soon as possible, to become familiar with the software employed by this agency, so as to allow timely downloading of the solicitation. No hard copies of the RFQ will be mailed or faxed. Estimated date for appearance of RFQ on the internet is 5 Oct98. Anticipated due date for quote is 5 Nov 98. Anticipated date of contract award is 15 Nov 98. Telephone requests to be placed on the mailing list will not be honored. Posted 09/21/98 (W-SN252203). (0264)

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