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35 -- STEAM HEATED TUMBLER DRYER SOL RFP672-116-96 DUE 040896 POC Contact Point, MARY JANE GUGLIANO, (809)766-6539, Contracting Officer, ELISA CRUZ, (809)766-6538, Additional Contact, NATIVIDAD RUIZ, (809)766-5559 A solicitation will be issued for a Challenge Industries Model CPS-400-S Steam heated dryer (or equal) to include two doors, two way tilt, swing out direct drive blower and options to meet federal government specification OO-D-12978B/GEN and 1297/4 PASS through type. Capacity: Drying Chamber - 197 cu ft (5.58m) volume. 400 lb (181 kg) dry weight capacity. Basket System: Heay gauge, perforated metal basket. Support Roller polyurethane rollers of 10 in. (254 mm) diameter. Four Point Suspension - two support rollers, free wheeling. Drive - single stage drive train. Exhaust Air System: Exhaust Blower - high performance, solid blade wheel, plant exhaust duct. Heat system: steam aluminum finned coil, rated for up to 150 PSIG working pressure. Material flow system: Door - single front mounted air operated. housing Tilt - Two way tilt; Safety Devices: Tilt and door warning bell; interlock; guards on moving parts; automatic oepration: automatic sprinkler system; Lint control system: lint clean out door. Electric motors: 3-phase, 60hz, 230/460V; exhaust blower - 20 hp (14.9 kw) 1,800 rpm; Basket drive - 5 hp, (3.7 kw) 1,200 rpm, to include all installation, training and two (2) each service and maintenance manuals. Solicitation will be issued on or about 15 calendar days after publication with closing date 30 calendar days after issue date. (0081)

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