Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, 2531 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22242-5160

20 -- SHIP AND MARINE EQUIPMENT POC Point of Contact, Ms. B. Clement, (703) 602-8116. METAL/GLASS SHREDDERS (MGS). The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) anticipates releasing a competitive RFP for MGSs in early FY97 with contract award in early FY98. Anticiptated quantities are approximately 113 in FY98 and an option quantity of 86 in FY99. Required production rates are expected to average approximately 10/month commencing 7 MAC. It is expected that the procurement will be full and open competition, although the final decision has yet to be made. Award will be based on a greatest value to the Government determination, price and other factors considered. The Navy currently plans to procure the MGS, which is part of the Navy's Shipboard Solid Waste Management Program, utilizing a production drawing package. The MGS is substantially identical to the shredder which is part of the Plastics Waste Processor systems currently in production. This announcement is provided to inform prospective offerors of NAVSEA's plans and to afford prospective offerors the opportunity to obtain the drawing package prior to issuance of the RFP. Prospective offerors are required to purchase the drawing package at a cost of $250.00 which will be refunded if an offer is submitted. Checks are to be made payable to the U.S. Treasury. No personal checks will be accepted. Any revisions to the drawing package will, of course, be furnished without additional charge. The drawings are being provided in advance of the RFP for information purposes only. Therefore, questions will not be accepted. The drawing package, available in hard copy, and the performance parameters for the equipment, may be obained by written request to Naval Sea Systems Command, Attn: Ms. B. Clement, SEA 024F, 2531 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22242-5160. SERIOUS PROSPECTIVE OFFERORS ONLY PLEASE AS THERE ARE A LIMITED NUMBER OF DRAWING PACKAGES AVAILABLE ON A FIRST-COME-FIRST-SERVE-BASIS. This synopsis is for information only and shall not obligate the Government to procure any supplies or services, or to compensate any responding firm for expended efforts and/or costs. (0227)

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