MBU-23/P Procurement Authorization ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGE

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SUBJ/MBU-23/P OXYGEN MASK PROCUREMENT//

REF/A/DOC/NAVAIR/15APR99//
NARR/ REF A IS NAVAIR CHANGE CONTROL BOARD NUMBER 991-0172 OF 15 APRIL 1999//
POC/ROBERT FELKAMP/CIV/NAWCAD 3.1.4.3/LOC:PAX RIVER/TEL:301-342-9239 /TEL:DSN 342-9239//

RMKS/1. RESPONSIBLE CODE: NAWCAD PAX 3.1.4.2, EMAIL:
FELKAMPRB@N...

2. REF (A) AUTHORIZES THE REPLACEMENT THROUGH ATTRITION THE MBU-5/P OXYGEN MASK WITH THE MBU-23/P SERIES OXYGEN MASK AND AUTHORIZES USE OF THE MBU-23/P AS OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT IN PLACE OF THE MBU-12/P AND ITS VARIANTS.

3. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, THE MBU-23/P IS AVAILABLE FOR PROCUREMENT TO ALL USERS OF THE MBU-5/P AND MBU-12/P AND ITS VARIANTS.
NOTE: THE MBU-23/P IS NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE WITH THE CRU-82P OXYGEN REGULATOR.

4. IN A COST REDUCTION EFFORT, THE NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIRCRAFT DIVISION PATUXENT RIVER ALONG WITH GENTEX CORPORATION HAVE ESTABLISHED A DIRECT VENDOR-TO-FLEET PROCUREMENT METHOD FOR THE MBU-23/P OXYGEN MASK VIA THE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA) SCHEDULE.

5. NOTE THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS PRIOR TO ORDERING:
A. THE MBU-23/P MASK COMES WITHOUT COMMUNICATIONS HARDWARE. COMMUNICATIONS HARDWARE MUST BE PROCURED SEPARATELY THROUGH NAVY SUPPLY CHANNELS.
B. USE OF THE MBU-23/P REQUIRES HELMET VISORS COMPATIBLE WITH THE MBU-23/P PROFILE IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN PROPER HELMET/MASK INTERFACE. TRACK AND BUNGEE-MOUNTED VISORS FOR USE WITH THE MBU-23/P OXYGEN MASK ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH OPEN PURCHASE FROM GENTEX.

6. SPARE AND REPAIR PARTS FOR THE MBU-23/P ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH NAVY SUPPLY CHANNELS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE OXYGEN DELIVERY HOSE, PART NUMBER G010-1025-01, AND THE GUIDE CABLE MASK PART NUMBER G012-1035-02. AS A PROCUREMENT OPTION GENTEX IS MAKING AVAILABLE TO THE FLEET VIA OPEN PURCHASE ALL MBU-23/P REPAIR PARTS IDENTIFIED IN THE NAVAIR 13-1-6.7-3. ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS AND A PRICE LIST WILL BE INCLUDED WITH ALL SHIPMENTS OF THE MBU-23/P MASK.

7. THE FOLLOWING PROVIDES ORDERING INFORMATION FOR THE MBU-23/P OXYGEN MASK.
A. GSA SCHEDULE NUMBER: GS-07F-0175K
B. GENTEX ORDERING INFORMATION:
GENTEX CORP HOURS: 7:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. PST, MONDAY THRU FRIDAY.
PHONE: (909) 481-7667 (ASK FOR THE MBU-23/P ORDER DESK.)
FAX: (909) 481-7759
ON FAX SUBJECT LINE WRITE: "ATTENTION: MBU-23/P ORDER DESK."
EMAIL: SALESDEPT@G...
ON EMAIL SUBJECT LINE WRITE: "ATTENTION: MBU-23/P ORDER DESK."
C. INDICATE QUANTITY REQUESTED, PART NUMBERS AND PRICE:
G010-1314-21 MBU-23/P MASK, SMALL NARROW $424.48*
G010-1314-22 MBU-23/P MASK, MEDIUM NARROW $424.48*
G010-1314-23 MBU-23/P MASK, MEDIUM WIDE $424.48*
G010-1314-24 MBU-23/P MASK, LARGE WIDE $424.48*
GW9352-01 TRAC VISOR, CLEAR $48.00*
GW9352-02 TRAC VISOR, NEUTRAL GRAY $48.00*
GW9142-01 BUNGEE VISOR, CLEAR $62.00*
GW9142-02 BUNGEE VISOR, NEUTRAL GRAY $62.00*
*PRICE INCLUDES STANDARD SHIPPING COST (UPS GROUND).
D. INDICATE METHOD OF PAYMENT:
1. CREDIT CARD: VISA OR MASTERCARD. PROVIDE CREDIT CARD NUMBER, NAME ON CARD, EXPIRATION DATE, PHONE NUMBER
2. PURCHASE ORDER: P.O. NUMBER, BUYER'S NAME, AND PHONE NUMBER
E. INDICATE METHOD OF SHIPMENT:
1. STANDARD: UPS GROUND IS INCLUDED IN ITEM PRICE.
2. EXPEDITED SHIPPING: $50.00 EXTRA PER ORDER.
F. INDICATE SHIPPING ADDRESS:
FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS, LIST APO/FPO ADDRESS.
STANDARD DELIVERY TIME: 5-7 DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF ORDER.
EXPEDITED DELIVERY TIME: 2 DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF ORDER

8. IN THE EVENT DAMAGED OR DEFECTIVE ITEMS ARE RECEIVED, CONTACT GENTEX CORP: PHONE (909)-481-7667, FAX (909) 481-7759, E-MAIL
SALESDEPT@G...

9. ANTICIPATE THAT PROCUREMENT OF OXYGEN MASKS, VISORS, AND ASSOCIATED PARTS WILL SOON BE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE GENTEX WEB SITE (E- COMMERCE). WEB SITE ADDRESS: WWW.GENTEXCORP.COM.

10. POINT OF CONTACT FOR THIS MATTER IS MR. ROBERT FELKAMP, NAWCAD 3.1.4.3. DSN 342-9239, COM 301-342-9239, EMAIL FELKAMPRB@N...

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