Portable Special-Purpose High-Purity Nitrogen Generation Systems
This RFI is solely for market research and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to contract. PSNS & IMF is seeking industry input on commercial or modified COTS availability for ruggedized, portable, high-purity gaseous nitrogen generation plants for maritime shipyard environments in the Pacific Northwest. The contemplated acquisition would use an IDIQ under streamlined FAR Part 12 commercial procedures with FAR Part 15, covering two First Article Test units, up to ten production units, delivery/commissioning, 24 months of spare consumables, and optional multi-year maintenance including a possible 5-year comprehensive maintenance contract. Industry feedback is requested on commercial product status, customary warranty and maintenance practices, required modifications for ISO container and shipyard constraints, technical feasibility, 180-day continuous operation and 7-day autonomous operation requirements, lead times, cost drivers, and evaluation factors. Interested parties should submit capability statements with company information, relevant experience, specification comments, and non-binding ROM pricing for FAT units, production units, spares, warranty, and maintenance options.