SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS - PORTABLE NITROGEN PRODUCTION UNIT FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION
The Defense Logistics Agency Maritime Puget Sound is issuing this sources sought and request for information as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support a material requirement in Bremerton, WA.
- PORTABLE NITROGEN PRODUCTION UNIT FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION – QTY 1
- MFG: GENERON
SPECIFICATION FOR PORTABLE NITROGEN PRODUCTION UNIT FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION
1. SCOPE:
1.1. This specification reflects those characteristics that are essential to the minimum needs of the Government
for a “Turnkey” Portable Nitrogen Production Unit for Fire Suppression (NPU). This specification
provides the performance standards for purchase of an electrically driven; Nitrogen Membrane Generating
System. This system should be designed to supply a continuous flow of nitrogen of a minimum of
300CFM with a minimum working pressure of 85PSIG to 100PSIG, at a minimum nitrogen purity of 95%
(Nitrogen Purity + Inerts). Feed air at a maximum of 625 CFM.
1.2. This contract includes setup, testing, startup assistance, training, and on-site technical support. It is the
Government’s intent that a single (primary) contractor experienced in the production of membrane
generating system technology in the marine industrial environment be awarded this contract and be
responsible for the accomplishment of all work, including 3rd party certifications.
2. CONTAINER:
2.1. The NPU shall be a stand-alone, “Turnkey” system. All components for the NPU should be installed
within a max 8’ wide x 8’ high x 10’ long insulated, able to withstand when ambient temperatures drop to
28°F. ISO container, designed to permit relocation by crane, truck, and forklift.
2.2. The components utilized for the design of this system are commercially available off the shelf (COTS) and
should require only integration, assembly, operational verification and certification in final configuration
to meet the contract specifications.
2.3. The proposed layout of equipment will be based on average component sizing across industry. Innovative
designs that improve system function, capacity, size, weight, or cost are encouraged to be included by the
offeror in response.
2.4. The NPU shall be designed for operation at sea-level altitude, in the weather exposed to sun, freezing rain,
snow, sleet, high and low temperatures, high and low humidity, and other climactic extremes. The
operating environment is marine waterfront; therefore, components and coatings must be selected for
protection from this corrosive environment.
2.5. The NPU capacity at the outlet of the shipping container shall be capable of delivering minimum of
300CFM with a minimum of 95% purity while meeting all requirements for production, handling, and
delivery of industrial grade Nitrogen. Operational performance design of the NPU should target the
General Industrial usage.
3. SAMPLING REQUIREMENTS:
3.1. The NPU shall be NRTL certified. The offeror will obtain and provide independent 3rd party Nationally
Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) certification listing for the NPU and ensure NPU assembly is
properly marked with NRTL certification marking.
4. SET UP SERVICES AND TESTING:
4.1. A certified technician for the nitrogen generator and all associated equipment shall be assembled, set-up and
tested by the contractor in the area(s) designated as the test area by the receiving activity. The Contractor shall
provide all personnel, equipment, and supplies necessary for the complete set-up and testing of the nitrogen
generator.
4.2. Two (2) paper copy of shutdown, startup, operating, and maintenance procedures in English.
5. TRAINING:
5.1. Training can be performed on-site at the receiving facility upon arrival of the unit. Training will consist of
operation of the unit to include proper maintenance of the system. Customer will be charged at the current
daily service rate, plus travel and living expenses.
6. NOISE:
6.1. Obtain, provide, and install an active industrial noise suppression system inside of the NPU to ensure
ambient noise levels outside <84db not to exceed <103db and inside of the containerized unit <104db not
to exceed <120db.
7. SOFTWARE:
7.1. HMI: Displays oxygen content, feed pressure, Nitrogen pressure, run status, maintenance hours, standard
factory set process control valve, Zirconium oxide oxygen analyzer.
8. REQUIREMENTS:
8.1. The NPU shall be a complete and operational system, delivered assembled, piped, wired, and tested. After
delivery, the unit shall require only the connection of power, routing of condensate, and testing in
accordance with this specification.
8.2. Provide calibration gas (GASCO 103L-159-10 or similar), calibration rig, and procedures to verify both
in-situ (installed) O2 sensors can accurately measure a minimum purity of 95% that is calibrated to
certified standards that have known valid relationships to nationally accepted industry standards.
8.3. Supply a continuous flow of nitrogen from minimum of 300CFM with a minimum working pressure of
85PSIG to 100PSIG, at a minimum nitrogen purity of 95% (Nitrogen Purity + Inerts).
8.4. If membrane required specific temperature range to meet operational conditions a process heater shall be
installed on the inlet piping.
8.5. After the feed air heating step, the Feed Air is passed through another conditioning step. The feed air is passed
through an Activated Carbon filter. The activated carbon is utilized to remove from the feed air any
Hydrocarbons that may be present in the air stream as a result of the compression process. The filter has a built
in .01 dust particulate wrap to ensure no carbon particulates enter the membranes.
8.6. All electrical components to meet an area classification of Safe No Hazard.
8.7. Power supply: 120 Volt, 1 Phase, 60 Hertz authorized to be supplied through a transformer on the 480 Volt
supply, 480 Volt 3 Phase, 60 Hertz
The results of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 334519
THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.
If your organization has the potential capacity to provide these items, please provide the following information:
- Organization name, address, email address, Web site address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership for the organization, including vendor CAGE code; and,
- Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability.
Responses are due in this office no later than 10:00 a.m. PDT, 6 MAY, 2025. Please send your capabilities statements and responses to this RFI via email directly to: jack.edwards@dla.mil
If you have any questions concerning this opportunity, please contact: jack.edwards@dla.mil
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Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
- CONTRACTING DIVISION (DLA-PME) 467 W STREET
- BREMERTON, WA 98314-5000
- USA
Primary Point of Contact
- JACK EDWARDS
- JACK.EDWARDS@DLA.MIL
- Phone Number 360-813-9577
