68--Tri-Gas Mixer

This is a Synopsis from the Navy Experimental Diving Unit, Panama City, FL (NEDU). NEDU intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price Contract on a competitive basis to qualified businesses for a Tri-Gas Mixer for mixed gas diver life support systems. The Tri-Gas Mixer will blend Helium, Oxygen, and Nitrogen blending for diver breathing apparatus. The tri-gas mixer shall be connected to the existing gas lines. The dimensions (length x width x height) of the available space for the system is 38? x 28? x 88?. The piping is located from the raw gas source (bottle field) to raw gas CPV inlet valves. Most of the existing piping is connected by ½ inch Swagelock. The system uses the Corblin Compressor that is in place now and will continue to use that compressor. All the gases that pass through the mixer maker are at 100%. The inlet configuration is currently HP in HP out. Vendors shall be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database Registration. Award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror and will result in a firm fixed price contract. The Tri-gas Mixer requires the following features: Mixer Specifications- a. Be able to mix breathing grade gases Helium, Nitrogen and Oxygen in infinitely adjustable percentages b. Have a flow range or 4.2 Standard Cubic Feet per minute to 200 scfm c. Maximum Inlet pressure will be 3000 psi. d. Maximum Outlet pressure of 3000psi. e. Tank filling and flow matching for improved mix accuracy f. Analyzer Type- Oxygen percent by paramagnetic detection within .5%. g. Mixing Method will be by Coriolis Mass flow meters with proportioning valves and common static mixer element. h. Control type: PLC with color with touch screen/graphical user interface. The PLC touch screen shall be required to control the entire operation of the machine in all of its functions and configurations. i. All valves, relief valves, control features, regulators, analyzers and associated equipment will have unique designation placards followed in the operating instructions. Government Furnished Equipment for a new system: a. Piping, fittings and interface hoses required to tie-in the Tri-mixer to existing building plumbing and bulk supply sources. b. All test and in-use gases to include- Helium, Nitrogen and Oxygen. c. Calibration Gas for the Analyzer d. 110 VAC power to the Tri-gas mixer A site visit is scheduled for 6 September 2012 at 10:00 AM CST for interested parties. Contractors interesting in the site visit must send an e-mail to the Contracting Specialist, Corey Rezner with the name and citizenship of the individuals that requires base access no later than 31 Aug 2012. All questions must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist at contact@example.gov no later than 2:00 PM CST 7 September 2012. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 333912, and the business size standard is 500 employees. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This is not a solicitation announcement for proposals and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement, or any follow-up information requests. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. NEDU plans on releasing the solicitation electronically approximately one week after the site visit and an anticipated award on or around 30 Sep 2012.