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41 -- M40 PERSONAL AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATOR (M40 PAPR) POC Contract Specialist, Katie Kley (703) 784-5822 x223; Contracting Officer, Harriett Burton (703) 784-5822 x238 E-MAIL: Contract Specialist via Email, kleymk@quantico.usmc.mil. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. THE MARINE CORPS DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS NOTICE OR OTHERWISE PAY FOR THE INFORMATION REQUESTED. The Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) is currently defining its requirements for a Personal Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) system which can be integrated into a standard-issue M40 Field Protective Mask. This requirement is for the PAPR only. The PAPR is a positive pressure, open circuit respirator intended for use in contaminated environments that may be Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH). This PAPR should be designed to easily integrate with the M40 field protective mask allowing the user to attain the protective properties of the mask in conjunction with the cooling and easy breathing properties of the PAPR. The PAPR must have a battery with a duration of at least eight (8) hours. The filters (C2 and other commercially available industrial filters) must have a usage duration of at least six (6) hours. Both requirements arebased on a moderate workload for an average sized man. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT AT THIS TIME. THERE IS NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE OTHER THAN THAT PROVIDED IN THIS SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS. All parties which believe that they have an "M40 PAPR" currently available which meets the needs of the Marine Corps or have the ability to develop one are requested to provide a description of their product and capabilities to the address provided above. All responses must be in writing and must be submitted for consideration no later than 1 Nov 98. FAX number is (703) 784-5826. Email responses are encouraged, if possible. No telephonic responses will be accepted. ALL COMMON CARRIER PACKAGES (FED EX/UPS) MUST BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: MARCORSYSCOM (Code CTQ), Attn: Katie Kley, 3041A McCawly Ave, Quantico, VA 22134-5010. Posted 10/01/98 (W-SN257318). (0274)

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