Naval Inventory Control Point -- Mechanicsburg, Code M2522, PO Box 2020, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-0788

72 -- TRASH RECYCLING CONTAINERS FOR SOLID WASTE GENERATED ON US NAVY SHIPS SOL code M0712A DUE 041699 POC Ms. Vickie Edgar The Naval Inventory Control Point seeks sources within industry with the capability to manufacture trash/recycling containers suitable for use aboard US Navy ships. These containers will allow for the segregation of shipboard solid waste, i.e. food, paper, cardboard, plastics, metal and glass for later processing, recycling and/or disposal. The following are desired characteristics of the subject containers:  Containers should be capable of being provided in three different sizes: small, for staterooms; medium, for office or workspaces; and large, for crew eating areas.  Containers should be lightweight and corrosion resistant.  Containers should be stackable to conserve deck space when not in use.  Containers should be capable of rough handling and should withstand a vertical drop of five feet onto a metal deck, when full, without sustaining damage.  A container with multiple interior chamber areas for separating different kinds of waste products is also acceptable.  Annual requirements for these containers are estimated at 5000. Potential sources with off-the-shelf technology that would meet the criteria above are requested to provide information describing their container product lines. Responses to this synopsis are requested within 30 days from the date of publication. 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: Ms. Vickie Edgar, NAVICP, Code M0712A, BLDG 312, 5450 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-0788 Posted 02/12/99 (W-SN297945). (0043)

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