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A -- DISPOSIBLE LOW-COST HAND-HLED LEXFOAM DISPENSER FOR DEMINING SOL DAAB07-98-R-6016 DUE 032798 POC Patricia Davis, Contract Specialist, Attn: AMSEL-AC-WB-B, (703)325-1713 -- Peggy A. Melanson, Contracting Officer, Attn: AMSEL-AC-WB-B, (703)325-6096 E-MAIL: pmelan@issaa2-hoffman.army.mil, pdavis@issaa2-hoffman.army.mil. It is the intent of this office to issue a contract for enhancement in engineering design for the Lexfoam backpack delivery system used by Mine Action Centers in Bosnia and Cambodia to clear land mines. A requirement for a disposable low-cost Hand-held Lexfoam Dispenser has been identified. The hand-held dispenser is being specifically developed to meet the deminers' need for a highly effective, yet user-friendly demolition system. The system shall consist of two components, a one-pound aerosol dispenser filled with Lexfoam stock solution and a small capsule containing a predetermined amount of liquid propane propellant. Both components are classified as a flammable liquids for transportation and storage purposes. Mixing both components will produce explosive foam. The proposed contact will also deliver six-hundred (600) handheld explosive foam kits to the US Army for test and evaluation and also shall provide technical field support in Cambodia and Laos for their improved demining delivery system. Thepurchase is being made under the auspices of Other than Full and Open Competition in as much as Golden West Products International is the developer and sole marketer of the Lexfoam. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal or quotation which will be considered. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE TAKEN. (0068)

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