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13 -- LIFT PLATFORM DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE SOL N00174-95-006 DUE 053095 POC VERNARD JACKSON, 6310G, 301-743-4463. The contractor shall design and manufacture a platform to raise a 5000 lbs weapon system to various heights for deployment from an amphibious assault craft. The maximum working height of the platform is nine feet. The minimum working height of the platform is 30 inches or less. The weapon system measures 108 inches wide, 60 inches deep, and 108 inches high. The platform's lifting mechanism must be a manually driven mechanical device. Electrical and fuel powered lifting mechanisms are unacceptable. The platform shall operate in rain, ice, snow, salt water, fresh water, sand and temperatures ranging from -65 degress to 165 degress F. Furthermore, the platform must be able to withstand vertical 7G, longitudinal 3.5G, and lateral 3.5G loading for eight hours. For additional information, contact Vernard Jackson on 301-743-4463. (0108)

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