Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, SEA 024F, 2531 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22242-5160

20 -- METAL/GLASS SHREDDERS (MGS) SOL N00024-97-R-4009 POC Tom Higgins, SEA 02411H, (703) 602-0204; Contracting Officer - Berverly Clement, SEA 024F, (703) 602-8116 The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) anticipates awarding a contract in early FY98, using full and open competition, for the manufacture, testing, and delivery of Metal/Glass Shredders (MGS). Award will be based on a greatest value to the Government determination, price and other factors considered. Other factors to be considered in the evaluation of offers include past performance, management approach, equipment/tooling/facilities, human resources and program execution. The closing date for receipt of proposals will be 45 days after release of the RFP. Quantities are 130 MGSs and associated spares and technical data in FY98 and an option quantity of 68 in FY99. Required production rates are expected to average 10 per month commencing 7 MAC. NAVSEA 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 RFP and the drawing package. Prospective offerors who have previously requested the drawing package must specifically request 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. Prospective offerors who have already purchased the drawing package need not purchase another one. Any revisions to the drawing package will be furnished without additional charge. The RFP and drawing package, available in hard copy, may be obtained by written request to Naval Sea Systems Command, Attn: Tom Higgins, SEA 024F, 2531 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22242-5160. 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. (0283)

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