Compact Oxygen Relief Value Tester (CORVT)

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE AVAILABLE. The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst, NJ seeks to identify potential sources and request information pertaining to the availability of portable relief valve testers. The relief valve tester shall be able to test relief valves up to 200 PSIG and provide a flow of at least 150 LPM. The tester shall have a way to measure the leakage of a relief valve.

The tester shall be able to connect to an existing oil-free oxygen supply and have a built-in pressure relief system. The tester shall be cleaned for oxygen service, and all wetted surfaces shall consist of oxygen compatible materials. The tester shall have no power requirements. The tester must be portable and able to be stowed when not in use. The tester must have designated storage space for accessories including adapters and gauges.

Interested companies are requested to provide information on products/services similar in scope and effort. No Government-Furnished Information will be provided in conjunction with this RFI. Respondents to this RFI may provide catalogs, drawings/illustrations, technical manuals, training descriptions/materials, warranty information, testing documentation, brochures and/or any other documentation that describes their capability to design, develop, manufacture and support an effort of the type described herein.

In addition, it is requested that respondents identify government and/or commercial customers to whom same or similar equipment and logistics support packages have been delivered. Provide customer points of contact, including a telephone number, e-mail address/web site, company size, quantities sold along with dates sold, and a description of the unit(s).

This RFI is issued for the purpose of determining market interest, feasibility, and capability of sources and does not constitute a Request for Proposal or commitment by the Government. This RFI is issued solely for the market research information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Information herein is based on the best information available at the time of publication, is subject to revision, and is not binding upon the government.

No reimbursement will be made of any costs to provide information in response to this RFI or any follow-up information requests. This RFI is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible vendors capable of meeting the requirements described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Proposal. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.

All information sent should reference this RFI title & number on the subject response line of the emailed response as well as on all enclosed documents. Responses must include the company name, address, point of contact name and email/phone, and company size. Proprietary data must be marked on a page-by-page basis and will be kept confidential and protected where so designated. Failure to respond to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP that may be issued. Any comments provided may or may not be included in a formal solicitation. Responses must be received in writing no later than March 06, 2025 by 4 pm EDT.