US Army Armament And Chemical Acquisition And Logistics Activity (ACALA) Attn: AMSTA-AC-PCC Rock Island, IL 61299-7630

10 -- NITROGEN CHARGING KIT/POTENTIAL SOURCES SOUGHT DUE 112798 POC Dee Ann DeWinter (309) 782-3801/FAX(309) 782-7289 DESC: TACOM ACALA is seeking information on, and sources of, a Nitrogen Charging Kit as follows: The Nitrogen Charging Kit shall be capable of taking nitrogen from a standard nitrogen cylinder pressurized in the range of 0 -- 3000 pounds per square inch gauge (psig) and delivering it to a recoil mechanism at a pressure of 0 -- 2500 psig. Gauges shall be accurate to 25 psig. Gauges must also be graduated to 50 psi increments. Regulators used in the Nitrogen Charging Kit shall conform to Compressed Gas Association (CGA) standard CGA E-4, Standard for Compressed Gas Regulators. The inlet fitting shall conform to CGA V-1, Compressed Gas Cylinder Valve Outlet and Inlet Connections type 580. An operator shall be capable of determining both the nitrogen cylinder pressure at the inlet to the Nitrogen Charging Kit, and the charging pressure of the receiving cylinder . . All regulators and gauges shall withstand continuous working pressures of no less than 3000 psig. The regulators and gauges shall be protected from overpressure. The Nitrogen Charging Kit shall include the following adapters that will allow the Nitrogen Charging Kit to adapt to foreign nitrogen tanks: CGA 540 to CGA 580, CGA 555 to CGA 580, and CGA 590 to CGA 580. The outlet end of the Nitrogen Charging Kit shall connect to a valve conforming to MS28889-2. The connection fitting shall allow connection to the receiving cylinder without twisting the hose. The Nitrogen Charging Kit shall also provide a means for checking actual final charge pressure of the receiving vessel without line loss. The Nitrogen Charging Kit shall allow connection to a nitrogen cylinder no less than 160 inches away from the receiving cylinder . There shall be a valve or mechanism within 18 inches of the outlet end that will allow the nitrogen flow to be shut off without returning to the nitrogen cylinder. In addition, provisions shall be made downstream of the shutoff valve to bleed off pressure from the recoil mechanism without loosening the end connection. All hosesand fittings shall withstand continuous working pressures of no less than 3000 psig. The Nitrogen Charging Kit shall be supplied in a rigid container no larger than 9.5 inches wide x 9.8 inches high x 21 inches long. The container shall have a handle and shall have provisions to prevent the regulator and gauges from shifting during transport. When in the container, the Nitrogen Charging Kit shall withstand a drop of no less than 5 feet onto a concrete surface with no damage to the charging kit, gauges, or adapters. The container shall be finished in a subdued dark non-reflective (flat or matte) finish. Please submit correspondence with descriptive information which includes: 1) point of contact; 2)Technical description of system, and 3) estimated price for standard system. Any other information relative to production capabilities, delivery, and price history would also be helpful.This Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought (SS) Notice is for information and planning purposes only, and shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal, announcement of a solicitation, or other obligation on the part of ACALA. All information is to be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY.Any responsible/interested sources shall submit their qualifications and capabilities, NOT LATER THAN 27 NOV 98 to: ACALA, AMSTA-AC-PCW-B, Dee Ann DeWinter, Rock Island, IL 61299-7630. Posted 11/12/98 (W-SN270828). (0316)

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