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67 -- FABRICATION OF AN INJECTION MOLDED TRIPOD SOL N0464A-98-Q-0041 DUE 061598 POC Karen Carnes, Business Assistant, (301) 743-6883 The R&D Department at Naval EOD Technology Division has a requirement for fabrication of an injection molded tripod. The tripod will be used to support small energetic tools that weigh approximately 2 to 3 pounds. The vendor will manufacture molds for all parts, fabricate components for 20 sample tripods, and upon approval of the sample tripods, fabricate components for 1000 tripods. Each tripod consist of one tripod base, two pivot arm sections, one pivot base, six tripod legs and one stop pin. Material Properties: The resin for use in the molding process shall be an acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS). The contractor shall ensure the final properties of the molded parts meet the following criteria: Tensile Strength (min): 35 MPa, Flexural Modulus (min): 2000 MPa, Izod Impact (notched, min): 300J/m, Softening Temp (min): 85 C, Color: Black (preferred), any dark color (acceptable). Critical requirements are specified in the Statement of Work and drawings, which will be made available upon request by faxing your request to Karen Carnes at (301)743-4046. Procurements under Simplified Acquisition Procedures ($100,000 or less)are set-aside for small business. Notice expires June 15, 1998. Request for "Request for Quote" shall be faxed to Karen Carnes (301)743-4046. (0149)

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