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A -- TRANSPORTABLE SMALL LIQUID CONTAINERS SOL N47408-00-R-8885 DUE 031500 POC Mr. Guy Urata, ph: 805-982-1372, fax: 805-982-5388 DESC: LIQUID CONTAINERS, Sources Sought -- The Naval Facilities Engineering Service center (NFESC) is seeking sources of technologies for two man transportable small liquid containers. These containers shall have an 18 gallon capacity, have an approximate 2.0 aspect (width divided by height) ratio, be capable of containing a collapsible replaceable liner, ultraviolet light resistance, and be about 2.5 cubic feet. At least two handles shall be provided on each container side for handling. These handles should be capable of being used to tie the container to vehicle. The container shall be a hard shell, semi rectangular shape with two identical halves, capable of being stacked inside each other when empty. The two container halves shall be connected via slide lock or equivalent without using tools or other loose parts. Grommets capable of having fill/drain connections shall be installed in the shells at a common/uniform location. The container shall have a vent, that is capable of being plugged with arubber plug or cap when not in use. Allowing air into the container through the vent and not through the collapsible liner will allow the liner to dispense liquid. The container shall meet: an internal and external pressure of 15 pounds per square inch for at least 30 minutes; stacking test of four completely filled containers high without breakage for at least 24 hours; 20 foot high pallet drop on concrete without container breakage with containers filled completely with water and stacked four high; and a weather resistance test of exposure to "drip rain" at a rate of 4 inches per hour during the stacking test. This is a market survey. The point of contact is Mr. Guy Urata, PH 805-982-1372, fax 805-982-5388 Posted 03/15/00 (W-SN434654). (0075)

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