Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Code 1163W7, 300 Hwy 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001

20 -- SHIPS AND MARINE EQUIPMENT SOL N00164-96-Q-0285 DUE 052296 POC Contact, Code 1163W7, Diane Pearson, 812-854-5201, FAX 812-854-1841; Dennis Smith, Code 1163WG, Contracting Officer The Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center has a requirement for the paint removal, surface preparation and paint system application for 10 each mobile maintenance vans. Weight and size create unique problems due to facility and handling constraints. Each mobile maintenance van weighs approximately 10,000 lbs. Approximate dimensions are: width 8 ft., height 8 ft., depth 20 ft. Tasks to be performed by vendor include (1) paint removal using plastic media blasting, (2) surface preparation including sealing all exposed exterior bolt rivet, nut and fraying surfaces prior to application of coating and, (3) paint system application. Vendor will be required to utilize MIL-SPEC system application. Vendor will be required to utilize MIL-SPEC process and material requirements. The government will provide transportation of the mobile maintenance vans to and from the vendor's facility (providing the facility is within a 100 mile radius of Naval Surface Warfare Center). Any vendor outside of the 100 mile radius will be responsible for transportation costs. Transportation costs will be considered when evaluating for award. Evaluation will also take into consideration the contractor's possession of government furnished material handling equipment to include jack stands. This procurement will be awarded utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This procurement is unrestricted. Request for quote to be issued on or about 10 May 1996. Requests for quote may be made in writing to the above or by facsimile to Diane Pearson, 812-854-1841. (0116)

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