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54 -- ISO CONTAINER TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT SOL N68335-97-RFI-706 DUE 050797 POC Stephanie Jenkins-Leonard Contract Specialist, Code 2132SJ (908) 323- 2818. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division is seeking sources and/or information on ISO container transport equipment (dolly sets, mobilizers, wheel kits, running gear, trailers, etc.). The desired equipment will be used for transporting and complexing Mobile Facilities (MFs) which resemble standard 8 ft x 8 ft x 20 ft ISO containers and weigh up to 20,000 pounds. Ideally, the equipment should support a MF at a minimum of 18 inches above ground level utilizing ISO 1161 corner fittings and or the three longitudinal skids on the MF underside; allow short distance transport over soft unimproved terrain; allow complexing (end to end, end to side, side to side) and allow towing/steering in the forward and reverse directions. The equipment should utilize a drawbar having a lunette eye conforming to MS51336 and must have a parking brake. Interested sources with this information may respond with a statement of general interest, capability, and/or information by 7 May 1997. This is not a Request for Proposal. No solicitation package is available. Respondents to this Request for Information are invited to submit information and a description of any currently available equipment which meets our requirements. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this RFI, nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any costs incurred in developing the information provided to the Government. (0107)

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