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

68 -- M48A1 GAS PARTICULATE FILTER, 100 CFM SOL DAAE20-99-R-0171 DUE 080299 POC Contract Specialist: Missy Witt (309) 782-3743, PCO Joyce L. Klein (309) 782-5051 NSN: 4240-01-363-1311, Part Number 5-19-7435, Purchase Description: EA-F-1284, Item: M48A1 Gas Particulate Filter, Anticipated quantity: 840 each. Chemical filter, 100 CFM radial configured filter set containing a particulate filter inside a gas filter. This filter is a component of Filter Systems providing positive pressure collective protection against Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (NBC) threats. This filter removes toxic gases and particles from contaminated air drawn from the environment and provide clean, breathable air to mobile and permanent shelters. The particulate filter utilizes a glass microfiber media per US Military specification MIL-F-51079 and/or ASME AG-1, Section FC, Appendix FC-1 to remove biological agents and chemical aerosols at an efficiency rate of 99.97% at .3 microns. Air initially passes through this media, which is pleated to increase the surface area, before moving to the gas filter element. The filters utilize high-grade ASZM-TEDA carbon to remove gaseous chemical agents not filtered by the particulate media. ASZM-TEDA also provides increased moisture tolerance and extended filter life. The gas filter contains no wheterlite carbon. As a life support items, this filter set has a stringent physical and chemical agent requirement. Construction of the gas filter requires experience in carbon filling. Only contractors having demonstrated success in manufacturing filters to such critical standards will be considered. The filters are packed in hermetically sealed shipping containers for transport and long term storage. The M48A1 filter set is a self-contained filter with both the gas and particulate filter elements housed in one canister. The inspection criteria may be based on a program equivalent to one of the commercially available systems, e.g., ISO/QS/ANSI/ASQ or a procedure approved by the procuring activity. The filter is comprised of two concentric compartments: The inner compartment is for particulate filtration and the outer one is for gas filtration. The dimensions of the combined filter are 11.88 inches outside diameter by 12.63 inches in length. Body is made of aluminum alloy. FOB is Destination. First Article is required. This solicitation is 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The estimated issue date is 30 Jun 99. This solicitation will be issued electronically in accordance with FAR 4.501, 5.102(2)(7) and 14.205-1(c) therefore hardcopies will not be provided. Vendors wishing an electronic copy may download it on or after the issue date by accessing the following address via the internet: http://www-acala1.ria.army.mil/ACALA/AAI CAUTION: This solicitation will be issued electronically as will any amendments thereto. Because of this, the Government is under no obligation and is in fact unable to maintain a bidders mailing list. It is therefore incumbent upon any interested parties to periodically access the above internet address in order to obtain any said amendments and to respond to them prior to the date and time set for bid opening/ receipt of proposals may render your bid or proposal nonresponsive and result in the rejection of same. Posted 06/09/99 (W-SN341010). (0160)

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