Crane Division, Code 1165, Naval Surface Warfare Center, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001

81 -- COLLAPSIBLE ALUMINUM PALLET SOL N00164-98-Q-0204 DUE 082498 POC Ms. Kathy King, Code 1165ZP, 812-854-3734, FAX 812-854-3465/5666; Ms. Mary Brewer, Contract Specialist The Navy requires a Collaspsible Sonobuoy Container Unit Load (herein referred to as the CSC Unit Load or unit load) to be manufactured in accordance with the drawing package described by Naval Weapons Station Earle (NWSE) Drawing List 3605AS100 and NWSE Drawing 3605AS100. A quantity up to 150 CSC Unit loads shall be awarded, and stepladder quantity pricing for 50, 75, 100, 125 and 150 each shall be requested. The CSC unit load consists of a three piece aluminum construction, with a cover and hinged upper and lower sections. Each section is attached to the other by four quarter-turn twist latches that interface with a corresponding slot. The assembly incorporates rivets and hinges that allow the container to nest together when collapsed. The unit load will hold thirty six (36) LAU-126/A Sonobuoy Launch Containers (SLC's), with or without stores, placed vertically inside the lower section and which lock into place by individual bayonet base receptacles attached to the container floor. Additional stabilization of the SLC's by foam cushioning is required. Side and end protection are required by the addition of cushioning located in the upper section. Provisions for manual handling consist of eight spring-loaded handles on each section (four recessed, four surface mounted) and two aluminum bars for cover handling. Dual access, side and end fork pockets are attached, via aluminum rivets, to the base. Stacking interface is achieved between the fork pockets and two stacking receptacles via aluminum rivets attached to the cover. The unit load is approximately 48 inches high, 40 inches wide, and 48 long (outside dimensions). The CSC unit load weight is approximately 190 pounds empty, and up to 1600 pounds fully loaded. The contractor shall provide one First Article Sample no later than 84 days after date of award to Naval Weapons Station Earle, Colts Neck, NJ. The test and evaluation period will not exceed 45 days. The First Article sample shall demonstrate that the unit load meets the design requirements of MIL-STD-1660, and the unit shall satisfactorily pass the tests identified below which shall be conducted in accordance with MIL-STD-648. If the submission does not satisfactorily meet the test and evaluation criteria, the contractor shall be required to resubmit additional test samples at the contractor's expense until testing and evaluation is satisfactorily completed. The First Article sample shall pass the following tests: Inspection, Fit and Compatibility, Stacking, Repetitive Shock (superimposed load), Tipover, Forklifting, Lifting and Transporting, and Pallet Truck. After satisfactory First Article acceptance, the contractor will be notified, in writing, by the Contracting Officer to begin production. The first article sample shall become part of the production quantity. Production units shall be delivered F.O.B. destination to Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, Crane, Indiana with 50% of the award quantity to be delivered no later than 180 days after notification of satisfactory first article acceptance. The remaining 50% of the award quantity shall be delivered no later than 360 days after notification of satisfactory completion of first article testing. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered. When calling, be prepared to state company name, address and solicitation number. Requests for the solicitation may be made in writing to the above address, by facsimile, or by e-mail to king_k@crane.navy.mil. See Numbered Notes 26 and 1. Posted 07/24/98 (W-SN228154). (0205)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0786 19980728\81-0002.SOL)