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66 -- 208 VOLT 3-PHASE CYCLIC CORROSION TEST CABINETS SOL DAAL01-97-Q-0588 DUE 032497 POC Bobbie McKoy, Purchasing Agent, (301) 394-1202, Beth Smith, Contracting Officer, (301) 394-3371. 208 volts 3-phase Cyclic Corrosion Test Cabinets. Two each CCT-P20's (20 cubic feet) and one each CCT-P40 (40 cubic feet) with the following options to be included on each of the three cabinets: Solution spray options, 29 inch slotted support bars -- each holds 16 panels (set of 10), 23 x 8-1/2 support racks (holds forty 3 x 6 panels), 29 inch fiberglass support bars (extra set of 8), mixing option for salt solution in the built-in reservoirs, external condensate collection packages. Delivery shall be within eight weeks of contract award. It is the intent of the Government to award a contract on a sole source basis to Atotech USA Inc. (Strongsville, OH). Extensive market research has revealed that Atotech's standard cabinets, without modifications, are the only cabinets flexible enough and provides a large enough interior dimension which allows for testing of actual system components, such as drag beams from a HU-60 Blackhawk helicopter. Competing cabinets would require sectioning of specimens to fit a system component as large as a drag beam from a Blackhawk helicopter. Further research has also revealed that Atotech is the only known contractor that performs the 9540P Method B test standards properly. The final determination by the Government not to award this requirement due to a shortage of funds, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Interested persons, responsible businesses may submit a bid or proposal which will be considered by the technical representative(s). No telephone requests will be honored. See Numbered Note(s): 22. (0064)

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