Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, Philadelphia Purchase Branch, Code 335, Bldg. 4, Philadelphia Business Center, Philadelphia, PA 19112-5083

A -- MFG TECH FOR ODOR BARRIER BAGS FOR ONBOARD STORAGE OF PLASTIC WASTE GENERATED ON US NAVY SUBMARINES SOL N00167-98-SS-0028 DUE 030398 POC Todd Olson (301)227-5157 The Carderock Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWCCD) seeks sources within industry with the capability to manufacture an odor barrier bag (OBB) for Navy submarines that will enable them to comply with Federal and international regulations which prohibit the disposal of plastics at sea. The Navy is currently evaluating low cost, existing-technology approaches that would take advantage of the submarine fleet's trash compactor units to compact all plastic into specially fabricated trash disposal unit (TDU) cans. These 23in tall, 9in diameter, 40lb (average weight filled with compacted, commingled plastics) sheet metal-fabricated TDU cans would then be placed in a sealable OBB for long term storage (up to 90 days) onboard for shore disposal. Since these TDU cans may have sharp edges and may involve rough handling causing abrasions to the bag, the OBBs must have excellent tear and tensile strength properties as well as an excellent odor barrier polymer that will not allow odors or other gasses to escape (must be sealable). Potential sources with off-the-shelf technology are requested to document their experience in the polymer science and bag manufacturing industry and to submit the following additional information: (a) potential OBB material and manufacturing technique that would meet the requirements above; (b) access to and experience with standard polymer film testing equipment required to provide data needed for writing specifications; and (c) estimated production costs to produce candidate OBBs for laboratory testing at NSWCCD. Responses to this synopsis are requested within 30 days from the date of publication (03/03/98). This synopsis is for information purposes and to identify capable potential offerors. It does not constitute an RFP and is not intended to be construed as a commitment by the Government. There is no information available for release at this time. Submit information to: Todd Olson, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, Building 60, Code 634, 9500 MacArthur Boulevard,West Bethesda MD 20817-5700. If you have any questions, call Todd Olson at (301) 227-5157. (0034)

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