TRIGGER SPARK GAPS - SOLE SOURCE

The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane is seeking a sole source provider for Trigger Spark Gaps, part number ZR7512 SPRK GAP, TRIG VAC, 45 KV. The initial quantity required is two, with options to purchase an additional eight over the next four years. The delivery period is within 22 weeks of award or option exercise. The ZR7512 is a cold-cathode, vacuum-triggered spark gap designed for high-voltage switching applications, and it is a mission-critical safety and operational component. • The ZR7512 combines the wide voltage range and reliability of vacuum gaps with the ease of triggering of gas gaps. • It is suitable for non-repetitive high-current pulses with minimal delay and jitter, making it ideal for fault protection and energy discharge. • The ZR7512 Triggered Spark Gap is used in systems requiring rapid, high-current switching of stored energy. • Extensive market and engineering analysis confirms that no other triggered spark gap possesses the necessary specifications to seamlessly integrate into the current architecture.