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A -- 5 Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM) Microlith Electrothermal Swing Adsorption (ESA) Filter

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FA8650-06-R-5909Federal

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The contract involves the award of a sole source procurement for a 5 cubic feet per minute (CFM) Microlith Electrothermal Swing Adsorption (ESA) filter, targeting advanced air filtration technologies capable of removing toxic gases and vapors. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) aim to demonstrate and compare different ESA technologies that utilize unique adsorbent morphologies, particularly focusing on a non-carbonaceous adsorbent applied as a thin film on a wire mesh, known as Microlith. The program is structured in two phases over approximately two years, with the initial 12 months focused on constructing two regenerative air filter modules optimized for chemical warfare agent and toxic industrial material removal. Key performance factors such as size, weight, power consumption, and filtration efficacy will be benchmarked against competing technologies. The latter phase involves further optimization, refinement, and scaling of the prototype design for advanced testing, with the goal of commercial availability of both components and the complete system. The procurement will be conducted under sole source authority, allowing negotiation with only one supplier in accordance with FAR 6.302. Interested parties with relevant capabilities may submit their qualifications within 15 days from the notice's publication, though this announcement is not a solicitation for competitive proposals. The Government retains discretion to pursue or forgo competitive procurement based on received responses. The administrative and contracting details reference the Department of Defense agency at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, with dedicated points of contact provided for further communication.

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Sole source contract for 5 CFM Microlith ESA filter, focusing on advanced toxic gas removal.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/pzl

NAICS

333413 - Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing

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PostedMay 24

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/pzl

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/pzl

Office AddressWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

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Mark A WadeContract Negotiator

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Douglas E. CoveyContracting Officer

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Full Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT FOR 5 CUBIC FEET PER MINUTE (CFM) MICROLITH ELECTROTHERMAL SWING ADSORPTION (ESA) FILTER. The technical areas of interest are electrothermal swing adsorption (ESA) technologies that can be used to provide air filtration of toxic gasses and vapors. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) are interested in demonstrating, in a side-by-side comparison, multiple ESA technologies using different adsorbent morphologies. This effort is to provide the particular morphology of a non-carbonaceous adsorbent attached as a thin film onto a wire mesh structure, aka Microlith. Objective at program's end is for the components, as well as the entire system, to be available commercially. The Government contemplates a program which would consist of 2 phases. The first phase is expected to be 12 months. The total program length is expected to be up to 2 years. Goals for the first phase include: the construction of two each 5 CFM regenerative air filter modules using Microlith adsorbent, optimized for removal of chemical warfare agents and toxic industrial materials. The performance, size, weight, and power consumption of the filter modules will be optimized and will be used as a metric for comparison to competing technologies. Goals for the final phase are expected to be as follows: Optimization, refinement, and scaling of the design for prototype testing. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability in meeting the requirements stated above by submitting, in writing, information documenting their qualifications and capabilities (See Numbered Note 25) within 15 days after publication of this synopsis. Responses received after 15 days or without the required information will be considered non-responsive to the synopsis and will not be considered. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.