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12 -- Portable Foam Applicator for Shipboard Fire Emergencies

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The Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration plans to award a sole source purchase order to IMSSCO, Inc., located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for shipboard fire emergency equipment. The order includes 51 units of the PFA-95 Portable Foam Applicators and 102 pails of Vulcan 1% A-FFF foam concentrate. The PFA-95 is a US Coast Guard-approved self-educting foam nozzle produced with specialized bronze and other materials to meet strict maritime fire safety standards, including UL 162 certification. Each unit comes equipped with components such as a 1/4-turn ball valve, a UV-resistant jacket cover, a foam expansion tip conforming to SOLAS and UL 162 rules, a carry-all bag, a foam jacket capable of holding 20 liters of foam concentrate, a mounting bracket, and a mechanical ratio controller preset to 1% foam concentrate, adhering to USCG requirements. The contract specifies a delivery deadline of September 30, 2006, and is not a solicitation for quotations; however, small businesses that believe they can supply comparable products meeting the technical specifications and delivery timeline are invited to submit capability statements and price quotes by May 17, 2006. The Maritime Administration emphasizes that all items must satisfy rigorous federal and maritime safety standards. The contracting officials listed for this order are located in Washington, DC, with direct contacts provided for further inquiries.

General Info

Maritime Administration sole source order to IMSSCO for 51 PFA-95 foam applicators and 102 foam pails.

Agency

Department Of Transportation → 693JF7 DOT Maritime Administration

NAICS

339999 - All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing

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PostedMay 11

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Transportation → 693JF7 DOT Maritime Administration

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Transportation → 693JF7 DOT Maritime Administration

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

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Katina C BarhamPurchasing Agent

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Erica L WilliamsContracting Officer

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The Maritime Administration intends to award, on a sole source basis, a purchase order to IMSSCO, Inc. of Fort Lauderdale, FL for the following Shipboard Fire Emergency Apparatus: (1) PFA-95 Portable Foam Applicators (Qty 51 ea)(NSN: 4210-01-486-6430) SELF-EDUCTING FOAM NOZZLE: Model PFA-95 BR 95 GPM turbo vari nozzle constructed of bronze less 15% zinc content and other embodied special materials per USCG requirements. Infinitely variable water or foam solution patents from straight-stream, power cone or full-fog with full flush capabilities. USCG approved in accordance with UL 162. 1/4-TURN BALL VALVE - P/N: 1/4TBV. JACKET COVER- P/N CV-FJ. Made of UV-resistant material with Velcro sides for quick release. FOAM EXPANSION TIP- P/N LX-MX-95. Required by SOLAS and UL 162 to meet foam solution expansion rule. CARRY-ALL BAG- P/N CB: Holds all items of the PFA-95, even with the foam jacket filled with foam concentrate. FOAM JACKET- P/N: FJ-95: Holds 5.28 USG (20 liters) of A-FFF foam concentrate. This continuous one-piece bladder material is made of 24 oz. inter-polymer alloy-coated polyester fabric. The Radio Frequency bonded bladder's outer shell is made of flame-retardant Nomex Ill fiber. Two (2) large 2-inch fill ports with positive seals make for easy refilling. Test assessed and validated by US Department of Navy to be used with Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) MOUNTING BRACKET- P/N BKT-WBM: For securing the foam jacket, self educting vari nozzle, foam expansion tip, carry bag and cover on bulkhead. RATIO CONTROLLER- P/N RC: Allows the fire party member(S) to use 1% or 3% or 6% foam concentrates. Per USCG requirement, this controller is mechanically fixed at 1%. (2) Vulcan 1% A-FFF, UL Listed 162 (Qty 102 pails). Expected delivery date of 09/30/2006 for all items listed. This is NOT a request for quotation. An RFQ is NOT available. However, any small business firm who feels they can provide products of the same or equal specifications specified here and within the delivery time specified above is encouraged to submit capability statements and price quotes to contact@example.gov by 3pm local time on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 for consideration at the Government's discrection.