Contracting Officer, Naval Research Laboratory, Attn: Code 3220.CR 4555 Overlook Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20375-5326

A -- R & D OF EPOXY PIPE LINING SOL N00014-95-R-CR08 POC Alan W. Crupi, Contract Specialist, Code 3220.CR, Contracting Officer, Wayne A. Carrington (202) 767-2550. The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has a requirement for research, development, documentation and installation of an epoxy lining (NRL-4B) on the interior surfaces of water pipes. The NRL will provide the contractor with the formula to integrate the NRL-4B epoxy lining. The work is intended to demonstrate that the epoxy lining, a 100%-solid two component, may be successfully applied in water pipes by the ''Air-Sand'' application method. The work will be performed on various water pipes at U.S. Navy buildings located in the Washington, DC area. All licenses, certifications, authorizations, material and equipment necessary for the performance of this work is the responsibility of the successful contractor. The contractor must obtain certification from the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), Ann Arbor, Michigan that the NRL-4B epoxy lining to be used has been tested, suitable and in compliance with Standard 61, ''Drinking Water System Components - Health Effects'' prior to commencing work. The contractor shall open, close, reassemble, make watertight the water piping system and restore the pipes and work site to original configuration. The contractor shall furnish all materials and equipment necessary to accomplish the work. The contractor shall dispose of all waste material, including used abrasives, in accordance with federal and local regulations. The schedule of the work must minimize the downtime of each building. It is estimated that the performance of the work is approximately three (3) days for each building (4 buildings) and approximately three (3) weeks for the entire scope of the project. It is contemplated by the government that this will be a CPFF completion type of contract. The solicitation will close 30 days after issuance. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered. Telephone requests for this solicitation will not be honored. Send requests for solicitation to: Contracting Officer, Attn: Code: 3220.CR, Naval Research Laboratory, 4555 Overlook Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20375-5326. Facsimile requests may be sent to (202) 767-5896/6197. Reference Synopsis CR08. (0115)

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