43 -- Petroleum Pressure Regulator-600 GPM

Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) is conducting a market survey to determine Industry's capabilities to deliver a pressure regulator assembly used in conjunction with the Tactical Fuels Systems (TFS) and the Hose Reel System (HRS). The pressure regulator is employed to reduce fuel pressure to acceptable limits in the six-inch tactical hose lines. The current pressure regulator within Amphibious Assault Fuel System (AAFS) system does have the proper operating capabilities and restricts flow of fuel in the assault hose line. The Marine Corps needs to replace the current pressure regulator assembly with an assembly that can meet the pressure and minimum burst pressure of the Assault Hose line. The 600-GPM Petroleum Pressure Regulator (PPR) shall be compliant with the following requirements: The 600-GPM Petroleum Pressure Regulator shall operate with all commercial and military aviation turbine fuels and diesel petroleum products (Jet-A, Jet-A1, JP-5 and JP-8). The following Mil - standards shall apply (MIL-DTL-5624) Turbine Fuel, Aviation, Grades JP-5 and JP-8, (MIL-DTL-83133) Turbine Fuel, Aviation, Kerosene types, NATO F-34 (JP-8) and (ASTMD 1655) Standard Specification for aviation turbine Fuels (jet-A and jet A-1). The 600-GPM (PPR) shall operate within a six-inch tactical hose line with a working pressure of 150 PSI. The 600-GPM (PPR) shall operate within a six-inch tactical hose line with a minimum burst pressure of 600 PSI. The 600-GPM (PPR) shall operate with a maximum flow rate of (Threshold) 600-GPM and (Objective) 900-GPM). Must be capable of being adjusted from 20 to 150 PSI. The 600-GPM (PPR) shall have a skid assembly and protective cage assembly to prevent damage during embarkation and operation. Must comply with all current commercial standards and guidelines. Must be lightweight and capable of (Objective) Two'man lift and (Threshold ) Four'man lift. Incorporate a pressure gage to three-way switch to monitor inlet and outlet pressures. The 600-GPM (PPR) shall use couplings compatible with the Hose Reel System's six-inch lay-flat hose sections. Couplings are single groove, split clamp couplings (Mil-C-24356). Must operate in a military expeditionary environment. The 600-GPM (PPR) shall be capable of being calibrated at the unit level for daily/weekly calibration requirements if required. The 600-GPM (PPR) shall be capable of being calibrated at the intermediate level for semi-annual/annual calibration requirements if required. The 600-GPM (PPR) shall be supplied with all applicable technical manuals. Must be logistically supported through commercial-based supply systems. The 600-GPM (PPR) shall be capable of being transported and withstand military type transport in accordance with MIL-STD-810. The 600-GPM (PPR) for the Marine Corps Tactical Fuels Systems (TFS) and the Hose Reel System (HRS) shall be compliant with the following requirements: Must meet the following size and weight limits (to include skid and protective cage assemblies): The 600-GPM (PPR) shall weigh no more than 190 (lbs) objective and 230 (lbs) threshold. The length shall be no more than 37(in) objective and 42( in) threshold. The width shall be 18 (in) objective and 42( in) threshold. The height shall be 22 (in) objective and 26 (in) threshold. Firms possessing the capabilities to accomplish this requirement are invited to submit a statement of capability/qualification, enclose product literature, past performance information, size of company, current GSA or other schedule information and contract numbers (if applicable) and price schedules/catalogs. Firms are encouraged to address the following: 1. Evidence of ability to meet performance requirements listed in the paragraph above; 2. Rough order of magnitude price estimate for the subject 600 GPM Petroleum Pressure Regulator that meets listed requirements and support package and or warranty (listed separately); 3. Rough estimate of schedule for production preparation, production, and delivery of 58 units. Proprietary information submitted in response to this synopsis will be protected when clearly identified as proprietary. Responses to this RFI must be received in writing no later than 17 Dec 2004. NO ELECTRONIC (E-MAIL) OR FACSIMILES SHALL BE ACCEPTED. This submission is for planning purposes only and should not be construed as a commitment by the Government for items/services, or for the Government to pay for the information received. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT EXISTS AT THIS TIME. Submissions are for market research and all material will be retained in confidence. Product information or questions shall be submitted to Commanding General, Attn: CTQ5TJM-GTES, Marine Corps Systems Command, 2200 Lester Street, Quantico, VA 22134.