Operational Contracts Div, AFDTC/PKO, 205 W. D Ave, Suite, 541, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6862

81 -- UNREFURBISHED SEA CONTAINERS SOL F08651-95-B-0010 DUE 041395 POC MARY CROWSON, (904) 882-8553, Contract Specialist; Contract Officer, BONNIE J. FITCH. The Air Force Development Test Center (AFDTC) intends to solicit competitively for an estimated 500 Unrefurbished Sea Containers for support of the continuing Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) of conventional air-to-ground munitions systems at Eglin AFB FL. It is anticipated that this requirements contract will be pursued on a full and open competition basis since multiple sources of supply are known. The purpose of this effort is to ensure that unrefurbished sea containers are available for short notice RDT&E testing at Eglin AFB FL annually. Potential sources will be screened against the product specification and the vendor's ability to meet this specification. The sea containers are to be 40 feet in length, 8 feet in width, and 8.5 feet in height. The containers are constructed of corrugated metal, either steel or aluminum, with reinforced corners and welded seams. Doors are standard double doors on one end and lockable. The containers are stackable and have padeyes to facilitate lifting with crane. The sea containers were initially manufactured to International Shipping Operation (ISO) standards. The containers will not have any holes over 6 inches in diameter and must not take away from the strength of the containers. Dents will not be larger than 12 inches in diameter. Rust is acceptable as long as it does not reduce the strength and stackability of the containers. Containers must be used. A one year requirements contract is anticipated with four one-year options for an estimated quantity of 100 unrefurbished sea containers each year. Replies to this synopsis should be provided to AFDTC/PKOS, 205 W. D Avenue, Suite 541, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6862. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. (No contract award will be made on the basis of bids/proposals received in response to this synopsis.) Firms responding to this solicitation should reference F08651-95-B-0010 and indicate whether they are or are not a small or small disadvantaged business concern as defined in FAR 52.219-1 and 52.219-2 and whether they are a manufacturer or dealer/distributor. The Air Force reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside based on responses hereto. Requests for copies of this solicitation must be in writing, and can be faxed to (904) 882-9442. Telephone requests will not be honored. (0082)

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