Portable Special-Purpose High-Purity Nitrogen Generation Systems

The U.S. Navy’s Puget Sound Naval Shipyard is conducting market research for a portable, containerized high‑purity nitrogen generation system that can operate in a maritime shipyard environment. The effort is an RFI intended to gauge commercial product availability, required modifications, warranty practices, and lead‑time/ cost drivers for an eventual IDIQ contract that could include two First‑Article Test units and up to ten production units. Respondents are asked to submit capability statements, commentary on technical requirements, and non‑binding rough‑order‑of‑magnitude pricing. • System must deliver ≥ 4,500 psig boost pressure, 100 SCFM at 350 psig, with nitrogen purity < 50 ppm O₂ and methane. • All equipment is to be housed in a single 20‑ft ISO container (or equivalent) with marine‑grade hardening, IEC‑61131‑3 PLC control, and standalone oxygen monitoring. • Vendors must address commercial product availability, necessary modifications, warranty terms, packaging options, operational autonomy (up to 7 days), and provide ROM estimates for FAT units, production units, spares, and optional maintenance contracts.