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83 -- TACTICAL SOFT SHELTERS SOL M67854-96-R-1015 DUE 060896 POC Debbie Marion, Contract Specialist, at (703)784-5822 ext 254. The Marine Corps Systems Command intends to procure, on a competitive basis, a family of tactical soft shelters (FTSS) intended to replace the existing General Purpose (GP) tents and Command Post (CP) tents. This procurement is 100% Small Business Set-Aside under Sic Code 2394 and is for approximately 22,000 units to be procured over 4 years. The FTSS shall be modular in design and able to connect to tracked and wheeled vehicles, sheltered command post vehicles and tracked command post vehicles. They must also have rapid erect/strike capabilities and blackout capabilities. Floor space shall be maximized by eliminating center poles. The usable square footage for the basic module/ configuration (CP) is 120-150 sq ft. The usable square footage for the GP configuration is 512-530 sq ft. The basic module/ configuration shall not exceed a gross sq footage of 650 sq feet. The FTSS shall have a weight to floor space ration not to exceed 1.5 lb per square foot. The anchoring system shall be compatible for use on soil, asphalt, expeditionary matting and various types of soil. The FTSS shall be able to withstand wind of 55 MPH and snow loads of 10 pounds per sq ft (48.9 kg square meter), and temperatures ranging from -25 to 125 degrees Fahrenheit. A copy of the Request for Proposal may be obtained by written request to the above address, referencing Solicitation No. M67854-96-R-1015. Make all requests attention contact person listed above. (0095)

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