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49 -- PNEUMATIC TEST STAND SOL N00244-99-T-B129 DUE 090799 POC Catherine McCollum, Phone (619) 532-2886; FAX (619) 532-2575 WEB: Click here to obtain more information about FISC San, http://www.sd.fisc.navy.mil. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contracts Specialist via, catherine_i_mccollum@sd.fisc.navy.mil. The following questions have been asked by industry regarding this procurement. The Government's answers immediately follow the question. Questions regarding the test chamber: (1Q): Describe the "built-in" test cart. (1A): Can be pushed into chamber. (2Q): What is the thickness of the Lexan in the sandwich skin structure? (2A): 1/2" (3Q): Is the "control console" attached to the outside of the test chamber? (3A): No (4Q): Is the exhaust vent an opening to atmosphere or through a check or relief valve? (4A): Exhaust vent is an opening to atmosphere. Questions regarding the test console: (1Q): Is this the same as the "control console" mentioned above? (1A): Yes. (2Q): Is the gauge panel part of the control console? (2A): Yes. (3Q): Is the "test console" inside or outside the test chamber? (3A): Outside the test chamber. (4Q): The gauge panel has various high and low pressure outlets. How are they to be plumbed to the inside of the test chamber (assuming the "test console"/ "control console" is mounted onthe outside)? (4A)Bulkhead. (5Q): Both A.C. and D.C. panel meters are specified. What is the source of power and what are the values? (5A): Customer supplied values. (6Q): Is electrical power delivered to the inside of the test chamber? If so, does it terminate in an electrical box? Are circuit breakers required? (6A): No, to the console. Yes. (7Q): How are the flow meters plumbed, i.e. before the test specimens or after? (7A): After the test specimens. (8Q): What is the accuracy requirement(s ) for the "test gauges"? (8A): 0.25 percent (9Q): Are there two "automatic dump valve(s) required, one in the L. P. manifold and one in the H. P. manifold? (9A): Yes. (10Q): The H. P. regulator is specified to be stainless steel. Is the L. P. regulator also to be stainless steel? (10A): Yes. (11Q): How is the "test timer" started, i.e. manual or automatically on application of pressure to a test specimen? (11A): Push to start. Questions regarding the air compressor assembly: (1Q): The description of the air compressor does not include a dehydration/purification system. Is one required? What specification must the discharge air meet? (1A): Yes, 10.8 SCFM @ 3000 PSI. Posted 08/27/99 (W-SN373732). (0239)

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