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36 -- HIGH-CONSISTENCY PULPER UNIT, PULP AND PAPER SPECIAL INDUSTRIES MACHINERY Sol. FPL-95-02. Due 060995. Contact Point, Christina A. Shade, 608/231-9285. High-consistency pulper unit to repulp fiber-based, primarily paper, products. This unit to be 316 stainless steel, floor-mounted, capable of repulping no more than 500 lbs. of air-dried paper, at a maximum consistency of no less then 15 percent dry paper, with suitable operation using half-loads. Agitator shall be designed as to impart minimal degradation to the fiber and be a design currently accepted by paper recyclers in accomplishing this objective. Unit shall come equipped with all necessary supporting structural elements. To be delivered FOB Destination, U.S. Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, WI. Award will be baed on price and other evaluation factors. Additional evaluation factors consist of technical suitablity, versatility, and adaptability to various current and long-rnage research needs, safety features, design, and others. Due to the specialized nature of this equipment, all responsible sources shall be considered. It is important to note that this acquieition is subject to FAR 25.10 implementing the Trade Agreements Act and sanctions against European Community End Products are required (FAR 25.20, 52.225-18 (May 1993). FAX requests for solicitation to 608/231-9585. (110)

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