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37 -- IN-VESSEL COMPOSTING SYSTEM SOL N00244-98-R-0077 DUE 052198 POC David Chesnut, Contract Specialist (619) 532-3955 WEB: Click here for information on FISC San Diego, http://www.sd.fisc.navy.mil. E-MAIL: Click here to request a copy of the RFP, fiscsd_bid_officer@fmso.navy.mil. The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center intends to negotiate a firm-fixed-price, commercial item supply contract for an In-Vessel Composting System. The system shall be capable of processing at least six (6) net tons of feedstock waste material, including biosolids, per day. The system shall include (1) a 575 cubic foot, mobile, stainless steel-lined mixer powered by an industrial-quality diesel engine; (2) a mobile, self-cleaning stacking conveyor to carry blended material from the mixer to the composting container(s); (3) air tight composting container(s) lined with high density polyurethane/polyurea to facilitate unloading and to prevent corrosion; (4) a programmable process controller and data storage unit capable of downloading and converting data into graph and chart format; and (5) an air filtration subsystem designed to remove foul odors and volatile organic componds generated by the composting process (40 CFR 503). The successful offeror shall provide professional quality site preparation drawings, blueprints and specifications to enable the government to prepare the installation site. The successful offeror also is responsible for equipment installation; start-up and initial operation; operation and maintenance manuals; staff training; and statistical process control assistance/evaluation. Delivery terms are F.O.B. destination to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Oak Harbor, WA. This procurement is conducted as a 100% small business set-aside under SIC 5083. The successful offeror must have, or obtain prior to award, a DUNS number, CAGE Code and TIN. The Contracting Officer will consider offers from all responsible, technically qualified small business concerns. Evaluation criteria include: technical capability of proposed items to meet the requirement, past performance, and total price/financing terms. Solicitation documents will be available for public release on or around 01 May 1998. Please see CBD Note # 1. (0113)

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