MODIFICATION
81 -- 1500 POUND SHIPPING CONTAINERS
- Notice Date
- 7/25/2006
- Notice Type
- Modification
- NAICS
- 333120
— Construction Machinery Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Naval Supply Systems Command, FISC NORFOLK DETACHMENT PHILADELPHIA, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 2B, Philadelphia, PA, 19111-5083
- ZIP Code
- 19111-5083
- Solicitation Number
- N0014006Q2869
- Response Due
- 8/2/2006
- Archive Date
- 8/17/2006
- Description
- Request for Information (RFI) on Collapsible Shipping and Storage Containers, 1500 lbs. This announcement constitutes an official Request for Information (RFI) as defined in FAR 15.201(c). The intent of the RFI is to identify potential suppliers of containers capable of ultimately providing this requirement in large quantities for the Department of Defense. It is the Navy's intention to procure small quantities of approximately 4 different containers for test and evaluation (Needed in Nov/Dec 06). Following test and evaluation, a procurement of several hundred containers for use in a military exercise is planned (needed by Feb/Mar 07) in conjunction with a Joint Capabilities Technology Demonstration (JCTD). This JCTD is evaluating the Joint Modular Intermodal Container (JMIC) as part of the Joint Modular Intermodal Distribution System (JMIDS). JMIC is expected to be a family of containers potentially including both heavy duty containers (for materials such as ordnance), and lighter duty containers (the subject of this solicitation). If that evaluation demonstrates effectiveness of the JMIC concept, and of the procured containers, the Department of Defense may procure large quantities of similar containers, for general use within the Defense Transportation System (FY-08 and beyond). The future containers will have a common footprint and interface and may also include other heights as well as multiples of the basic footprints for items too large to fit within the basic footprint (double long, double wide, etc). This is neither a Request for Proposal (RFP) nor an Invitation for Bid (IFB), nor can there be any claims levied against the Government as a result of any information submitted by respondents. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Potential uses for the information received may result in future Request for Quotation?s (RFQs), but knowledge of this cannot be construed in any way as a commitment by the Government. Container performance requirements and referenced drawings can also be accessed at www.neco.navy.mil under solicitation number RFIN0014020061500LBS. Vendors should submit their responses electronically NLT 2 August 2006 to the following: Daniel.damanskis@navy.mil. Phone: 215.697.9730, Fax 215.697.9574 Paragarphs 2.2.3 and 2.2.8 of the specification are revised as follows: 2.2.3 Repetitive Shock Test (Superimposed Load). The loaded prototype (1500 pounds), with an identical prototype, loaded to 1500 pounds placed on top, fully assembled and in its normal shipping condition shall be placed on but not fastened to the test platform. Restraining devices shall be attached to the platform to prevent the prototype from moving off the platform and, if necessary, to prevent excessive rocking of the prototype. The restraining devices should be adjusted to permit unrestrained movement of the prototype from its centered position about 1/2-inch in any horizontal direction. With the prototype in one position, vibrate the platform at 1/2-inch amplitude starting at the frequency of about 3 cycles per second. Steadily increase the frequency until the base of the top prototype leaves the top of the bottom prototype (i.e., a 1/16-inch thick feeler may be momentarily slid freely between every point on the top load and the bottom prototype at some instant during each cycle). If circular input motion is used, table frequency shall be adjusted to assure that one edge of the prototype leaves the table not less than 3/16-inch on each cycle. This test shall be conducted for a period of two hours. The function of the prototype shall not be impaired when subjected to the above test. Evidence of one or more of the following will be cause for rejection: a. Damage or failure to the container to permit continued safe handling. b. Failure of the container design to retain its contents. c. Damage to the container which would preclude removal of the contents by its intended means. d. Permanent deformation of any portion of the container that affects its functional performance throughout the anticipated life cycle. e. Damage to the container's hoisting/interfacing features which would allow the containers to become unattached or separated. 2.2.8 Stacking Strength. The prototype container design shall be fully loaded with its simulated load. The prototype shall be placed on its bottom on a flat, level, rigid surface. A load shall be applied to the top of the container prototype in a manner simulating the effect of similar containers being stacked on top to replicate a situation of 3 high (3000 pounds placed on top of the bottom prototype). The bearing surface of the top superimposed load shall be on the same load-bearing areas that the base areas would make on the container top. The load shall remain in place for a period of one hundred sixty-eight (168) hours under the climatic conditions of 120?F and 90% relative humidity if the material is susceptible to performance degradation at these environmental conditions. If the material is not susceptible to degradation at these environmental conditions the load shall remain in place for 1 hour. The function of the prototype design shall not be impaired when subjected to the above test. Evidence of one or more of the following will be cause for rejection: a. Damage or failure to the container to permit continued safe handling. b. Failure of the container to retain its contents. c. Damage to the container which would preclude removal of the contents by its intended means. d. Permanent deformation of any portion of the container that affects its functional performance throughout the anticipated life cycle. e. Damage to the container's hoisting/interfacing features which would allow the containers to become unattached or separated.
- Place of Performance
- Address: CONTRACTOR's FACILITY IN USA
- Zip Code: 19111
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Record
- SN01097612-W 20060727/060725221339 (fbodaily.com)
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