Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command, Code 03M1, Room 1E60, 2531 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22242-5160

80 -- BALLAST TANK COATING SOL 0001-C-73. Due 010596. Point of Contact, Mr. John Tock, 703/602-0214. The Naval Sea Systems Command is preparing a program to validate proposed performance changes for MIL-P-23236. The proposed changes will incorporate the use of 100% or near 100% solids epoxy-based coatings which demonstrate a minimum of 70% thickness retention on edges, sharp (90 degree) corners and welds. Coatings shall have a minimum of 95% solids by volume and contain less than 5% VOC. Coating shall be capable of being applied using either conventional or airless spray application equipment. This is not an R&D effort. The purpose of this program is to validate performance only. Coatings must demonstrate prior acceptability under both similar MIL-P-23236-like exposure conditions and in thickness retention in order to qualify as a potential QPL candidate. The Naval Sea Systems Command intends to facilitate the use of this coating in the immediate future. Potential sources are requested to send information within 30 days of publication date of this periodical. (349)

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