Description
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking a quote for a Powerex (or equivalent) medical air vacuum system and medical air compressor system. The system should include a medical vacuum package with a capacity of 12.5 standard cubic feet per minute (SCFM) at 19 inches of mercury (Hg) and a medical air compressor system with a capacity of 16.6 standard cubic feet per minute (SCFM) at 50 pounds per square inch gauge (PSIG). The system must meet the National Fire Protection Association Health Care Facilities Code (NFPA 99) requirements and include features such as dual oil-less rotary vane air-cooled vacuum pumps, vacuum receiver for 200 psig and full vacuum, and a basic National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) control panel.
The key features and requirements of the system are:
• Capacity of 12.5 standard cubic feet per minute (SCFM) at 19 inches of mercury (Hg) for the medical vacuum system
• Capacity of 16.6 standard cubic feet per minute (SCFM) at 50 pounds per square inch gauge (PSIG) for the medical air compressor system
• Compliance with National Fire Protection Association Health Care Facilities Code (NFPA 99) requirements
• Dual oil-less rotary vane air-cooled vacuum pumps
• Vacuum receiver for 200 psig and full vacuum
• Basic National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) control panel
• System connections with a remote intake connection and flexible connectors for both intake and discharge
• Pressure protection and thermal malfunction protection
• Unit wired for 208 voltage, 60 Hz
• Horsepower requirement: 6 HP total (3 HP × 2) for the medical vacuum system and 10 horsepower total (5 HP ×2) for the medical air compressor system
• Vibration isolation pads