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93 -- PLASTIC SHEETING TO BE USED FOLLOWING DISASTERS TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY ROOFING FOR DAMAGED HOMES AND BUSINESSES SOL EMW-95-B-4754 POC Contract Specialist: Greg Steigerwald (202) 646-3750; Contracting Officer: H. Robert Weiss (202) 646-3748 FEMA intends to procure 20,000 rolls (approximately 40 million square feet) of reinforced plastic sheeting to be used following a disaster to provide temporary roofing for damaged homes and businesses. The following are the anticipated Technical Specifications to be included in the solicitation. Technical Specifications: Material: Polyester reinforced polyethylene plastic sheeting. Coating Color: beige one side/white one side, or White one side/blue one side. Finish Size: 20' wide X 100' long rolls. Seams: If seamed material, seams must be heat sealed, smooth and fully adhered throughout their length and shall be free of puckers and air pockets. Testing Specifications: Original Materials Test: Tensile Grab Strength: minimum 140 lbs./inch warp, minimum 130 lbs./inch fill ASTM D-751. Tear Strength: 40 lbs. minimum warp and fill ASTM D-751 (method B). Mullen Burst Strength: 250 p.s.i. ASTM D-751. Seam Strength (Tensile): 135 lbs. ASTM D-751. UV Resistance: 80% Strength Retained G 23 (200 Hrs). Low Temperature: -40 degrees F. ASTM D-2137. High Temperature: @ 160 degrees F. Method 5872 (Fed. Test Std. 191A). Hydrostatic Resistance: 25 cm minimum ASTM D-751 (Method B). Flame Retardancy: Vertical, Sect. 3 CPAI-84 (Sec. 7). After Weathering Test: 200 hours of weathering (or equivalent): 80% strength retained. Tensile Grab Strength: 112lbs./inch warp, 104 lbs./inch fill ASTM D-75;. Flame Retardancy: Vertical, Sec. 3 CPAI-84 (Sec. 7). After leaching: Vertical, Sect. 3 CPAI-84 (Sec. 7). After weathering: Vert. Sect. 3 CPAI-84 (Sec. 7). Independent Testing: Vendors interested in participating in the bidding process will be required to provide with their bid, certification from an independent testing laboratory that their products meet or exceed the above specifications. FEMA anticipates awarding multiple contracts in order to fill this requirement. It is anticipated that the contract(s) awarded will include liquidated damages and/or incentive clauses. This is a 100% small business set-aside under SIC code 3089 (500 employees or less). It is anticipated that sealed bid procedures will be used under this procurement. The solicitation will be released on or about April 27, 1995. Copies are available by written request only, which may be mailed, or faxed to (202)646-3761. Telephone requests will not be honored. Contact Greg Steigerwald at (202) 646-3750 for additional information. (0100)

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