Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, Code 1164EH, Bldg. 64, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001

54 -- SOFT SHELTER, RAPID DEPLOYABLE, SPECIAL PURPOSE SOL N00164-97-R-0044 DUE 041597 POC Contact point, Mr. Gary Mundy, Code 1164EH, 812-854-1391, FAX 812-854-3465, E-mail glm759@smtp.nwscc.sea06.navy.mil The Navy requires 15 each Soft Shelter, Rapid Deployable, Special Purpose Shelters with an option for an additional 56 each. A first article (one each) may be required which will be included in the production quantity. The shelters will be manufactured in accordance with NAVSURFWARCENDIV Crane Specification. Federal Specifications L-S-125 and V-T-285 are required as well as MIL-C-44103, MIL-C-43204C(GL), MIL-C-44423(GL), etc. The dimensions shall be a minimum of 13 feet wide by 15 feet long inside and a maximum exterior height of 12 feet. The minimum height of the inside when deployed shall be 8.7 feet. The shelters must withstand a 50 knot wind with gusts to 65 knots without damage when properly anchored and stand a steady state rainfall without leaks. The shelters will be mounted on a High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle and will support HMD DASC and other Marine Corps Programs. The shelters are to be shipped FOB destination to NAVSURFWARCENDIV Crane, IN. The first article, if required, will be due 60 days after effective date of contract. Delivery of 6 each per month shelters are due commencing 60 days after first article acceptance. Inspection and acceptance will be at destination. FAR Part 12 procedures will not be used. This action is 100% set-aside for small business concerns; the applicable SIC is 2394 and the size standard is 500 employees or less. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. Solicitation available via World Wide Web. See Note(s): 1, 26. (0036)

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