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X -- TIRE STORAGE FACILITY AND HANDLING SERVICES SOL DTNH22-95-R-01161 DUE 082895 POC Rose Watson, Contract Specialist, (202) 366-9557 The objective of this requirement is to have a contractor provide a secured storage area of 5,000 square feet within its warehouse to store approximately 3,000 tires. Tires shall be placed vertically upon existing tire storage racks as well as upon new racks that shall be constructed, each accommodating 60 tires. The tires shall be stored in the racks in a way that no tire rests on another tire. The building shall be of construction that minimizes temperature fluctuation, such as thick masonry with few or no windows. A winter to summer high difference of no more than 35 degrees is desirable, and can be maintained with the help of summer air conditioning, as long as no vent blows directly on the tires. Any windows must be covered to block sunlight, direct or indirect. A minimum of six (6) feet of air space between the tire racks and ceiling is required. (Normal rack height is 10 feet, 6 inches). The contractor may be required to assemble, disassemble, and transport the government furnished tires storage racks and tires now in storage to a new storage area. The contractor will be required to maintain a perpetual inventory control system, issue tires to industry representatives, and deliver tires to the Uniform Tire Quality Grading Test Facility, San Angelo, Texas. The contractor must be able to deliver tires within ninety (90) minutes after receipt of order. Therefore, the warehouse must be located in or near San Angelo, Texas. The anticipated period of performance is twelve (12) months with an option for three (3) additional one year periods. A copy of the solicitation will be mailed to those organizations responding in writing to this announcement. The anticipated RFP issue date is July 24, l995. (0195)

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