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68 -- MARKET SURVEY: AVAILABILITY OF EXISTING NON-SKID DECK CLEANERS SOUGHT SOL 0001-C-73 DUE 092796. Point of Contact: Mr. Dale A. Sowell 703/602-0214 ext. 125. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Code 03M1 (NAVSEA) is conducting a market survey on the availability of existing non-skid deck cleaners, which could be fielded, that may meet the following required general characteristics: Can remove surface contaminants such as tire marks, grease, and oil based products from non-skid that meets Military Specification MIL-PRF 24667A, Type I, Comp G or L, can be mixed using salt water at a ratio of 20:1, no adverse effect on health of personnel, flash point greater than 140 degrees Fahrenheit, pH in a range of 7.5 to 13.0, reverse alkalinity of less than 100 milliliters, not sustain a flame for more than 3 seconds, cleaning efficiency greater than 70, corrosion weight change of less than 0.40 milligrams per square centimeter per 24 hour period for steel, aluminum, zinc, and galvanized metal, capable of not separating or forming a precipitate at elevated and low temperature, stable in sea water, homogeneous, and free of foreign matter, contain a biodegradability certificate, safe to use when reviewed by Naval Environmental Health Center, and contains less than .05 percent hazardous air pollutants. Any offeror having an item which meets the above characteristics in whole or part should submit the following info: Deck Cleaner description and performance specification which addresses all the required capabilities; the unit cost per gallon, quality produced yearly, customers, supporting commercial literature and into. All response should be submitted by September 27, 1996. FSC 6850. (239)

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