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

20 -- LARGE AND SMALL PULPERS AND METAL/GLASS SHREDDERS (MGS) SOL N00024-97-R-4009 POC Tom Higgins, SEA 02411H, (703) 602-0204; Contracting Officer -- Beverly Clement, SEA 024F, (703) 602-8116 The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) anticipates awarding up to o three contracts in early FY98 for the manufacture, testing, and delivery of Large Pulpers (LPs), Small Pulpers (SPs), and Metal/Glass Shredders (MGS). The current requirements are divided into three separate lots: Lot A consisting of the MGS, Lot B composed of 100% of the LP and SP requirements, and Lot C consisting of 50% of the LP and SP requirements. The Government may award any combination of one to three contracts for these requirements. The MGS requirement will be classified as a total small business set-aside and the LP and SP requirements will be classified as a partial small business set-aside (50%) in accordance with FAR 19.502-2 and FAR 19.502-3, respectively. Award(s) 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, equipment/tooling/facilities, management approach, human resources and program execution. The MGS requirement (Lot A) has a quantity range of 56 -- 130, plus associated spares and technical data in FY98 and an option quantity range of 28 -- 87 in FY99. The entire LP and SP requirement (Lot B) has a quantity range of 57 -- 116 LPs, associated spares and technical data, and 10 -24 SPs, associated spares and technical data in FY98, with option quantity ranges of approximately 21 -- 65 LPs and 9 -- 23 SPs in FY99. The remaining 50% LP and SP requirement (Lot C) has a quantity range of 28 -- 58 LPs, associated spares and technical data, and 5 -- 12 SPs, associated spares and technical data in FY98, with option quantities of 13 -- 32 LPs and 4 -- 11 SPs in FY99. Required production rates for MGS are expected to average 10 per month commencing 7 MAC. Production rates for 100% of the LP and SP are expected to average 10 per month for LPs and 4 per month for SPs commencing 7 MAC. Production rates for 50% of the LP and SP are expected to average 5 per month for LPs and 2 per month for SPs also commencing 7 MAC. The closing date for receipt of proposals is anticipated to be 60 days after release of the RFP. NAVSEA plans to procure the MGS and the pulpers, which are all part of the Navy's Shipboard Solid Waste Management Program, utilizing production drawing packages. This is the first production buy for the pulpers. The MGS is substantially identical to the shredder which is part of the Plastics Waste Processor system currently in production. Prospective offerors are required to purchase the MGS drawing package at a cost of $250.00, and the SP/LP drawing package for $400.00, 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 which have already purchased either drawing package need not purchase another one. Any revisions to the drawing packages will be furnished without additional charge. The RFP and drawing packages, 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. The RFP may also be obtained via Internet at the NAVSEA Contracts Directorate homepage located at http://sea02www.navsea.navy.mil. (0365)

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