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This is a Salient Characteristics document for a commercial item procurement issued by the Army Research Laboratory (ARL), Radio-frequency Devices and Circuits Branch within the Sensors and Electron Devices Directorate. The contracting officer is Eddie Kemp (signed 2/12/2026). The document certifies that all salient characteristics are available in the commercial marketplace.

The procurement requires delivery of one (1) SF40 Hydrogen Gas Generator (Part No. CFG3041) utilizing Proton PEM caustic-free electrolysis technology with capacity of 1.05 Nm³/hr (40 SCFH) at 200 psig and 99.9995% purity, operating on 230 VAC single-phase at 50 or 60 Hz, with 100-0% turndown capability and 6-8 weeks lead time. Associated components and services include: one 3-way ball valve (Part No. 02-2504-0008) for maintenance and purging; one calibration kit (Part No. KT-0801-0003) with combustible gas sensor and calibration gas tank; one stainless steel liquid drain trap (Part No. 02-2000-0001); required startup, commissioning, and operation/maintenance training (Part No. TS-2000-0000-3) limited to eight hours for up to five people at $2,200 per additional day; one recommended spares kit for the S Series 3 generator (Part No. KT-0300-0037-2); and one year of Proton Care warranty (Part No. SP-0602-0000) covering full generator breakdown, parts, shipping, labor, travel, and annual preventative maintenance visits. Delivery is required Free on Board to ARL Shipping & Receiving, 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, MD 20783-1138 no later than 31 April 2026.

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Salient Characteristics

Commercial Availability Certification:

I have evaluated the commercial marketplace and determined that all of the salient characteristics documented below are available in products/services offered in the commercial marketplace.

Signature (typed name):

Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

The Radio-frequency Devices and Circuits Branch within the Sensors and Electron Devices Directorate (SEDD) at the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) requires one (1) Hydrogen Gas Generator with the following parts:

Part Number Product Dessription Quantity CFG3041 SF40 Hydrogen gas generator utilizing

Proton PEM caustic free electrolysis technology to produce gas up to 1.05

Nm3/hr (40 SCFH) @ 200 psig (13.8 barg) and 99.9995% purity. Operates on 230 VAC, Single-Phase, 50 or

60 Hz. Installs easily in unclassified space. System senses demand and instantly adjusts production rate with

100-0% turndown capability. Compact size and quiet operation; 100% duty cycle rated. Export declaration harmonized code: 8543.30.0000.

cTuVus (UL and CSA equivalent), CE

(PED, ATEX, LVD, mach. Dir., EMC)

Lead Time 6-8 Weeks ARO

02-2504-0008 Valve, Ball, 3 Way, 1/4"CPI, SS

3-way Valve for product line maintenance, ventilation and purging.

KT-0801-0003 Kit, Calibration, S

Series & C Series 3 &

Calibration Kit includes: Combustible

Gas Sensor Tool w/Hood; Calibration

Gas Valve; and Calibration Gas Tank

(17 L of H2 50% LEL in Air)

02-2000-0001 Trap, Liquid Drain, FA-

150, SS, 1/4", NPT,

PMO 150 PSIG

Stainless Steel Float-operated Liquid

Drain Trap

Opted out of Opted out of Water 1

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Water System System

TS-2000-0000-3 Required Start Up

& Commissioning, Operation &

Maintenance Training

(Domestic)

Required Start Up & Commissioning, Operation & Maintenance Training.

Includes commissioning, start up and training on the operation and maintenance of generator. Pricing includes all travel costs. Pricing does not include any site installation work.

All work must be performed during the same trip to the same location.

Any additional commissioning days required will be billed at $2,200 per day. Training time is limited to eight hours on first shift for up to five people. Additional training may be purchased in advance at $2,200 per day.

KT-0300-0037-2 Kit, Recommended

Spares, S20/40 Series

Recommended Spares for S Series 3 hydrogen generator

SP-0602-0000 Proton Care, One

Year, S40

Choose Proton Care for reliable gas generation and the peace of mind that your equipment is being cared for properly. Full generator breakdown coverage including parts, shipping, labor and travel. Each year includes one preventative maintenance visit with parts performed by a Proton

OnSite Field Service Engineer. Email and phone inquiries under Proton

Care receive priority attention from

Proton OnSite's Technical Service

Department. Purchase up to four years of Proton Care at once and save 10% each year on the annual renewal price.

1. One year warranty to cover the following:

a. Full generator breakdown

b. Parts, shipping, labor and travel

c. Preventative annual maintenance through on-site visits to ARL by a field service engineer

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