Carderock Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Bethesda, Md 20084-5000

A -- HULL PAINT SPRAY NOZZLE SHROUD AND COLLECTION SYSTEM FOR VOC AND OVERSPRAY SOL N00167-97-SS-R2 DUE 052797 POC Laura Rider, Code 3324, Contract Negotiator, (301) 227-5821/Contracting Officer, Darrell Bachman The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, is requestng sources sought information from potential concerns relative to the development of a hull paint spray nozzle shroud and collection system for VOC and overspray to operate in tandem with the Automated Mechanical Ship Hull Paint Application System for use in drydocks (see sources sought number N090167-97-SS-R1) The NSWCCD is currently developing an automated mechanical system which would spray Epoxy Anti-corrosive Paint and Ablative Anti-fouling Paint on ship hulls while in dry dock. The goal of the system is to apply an even thickness of paint to the entire hull surface, while capturing the overspray and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced by the spraying process. The NSWCCD is requesting SOURCES SOUGHT information from qualified Paint System or Automation System Contractors having design/operational experience for equipment to shroud the paint spray nozzle (or array of nozzles), and capture the paint over-spray and VOC producedduring paint application. A method of treating this waste according to EPA requirements is also required. This capture, containment and waste treatment system must operate in tandem with the dry dock paint application system currently being developed. The dry dock paint application system will be moved along the dry dock floor while an automated spray head positions a paint spray nozzle (or array of nozzles) at the hull surface. Multiple coats of paint will be applied, therefore, the paint spray head and the containment device may not touch the surface, so that prior coats of paint are not disturbed. The hull surface is non-uniform, therefore, both the paint application and containment system must be able to sense changes in surface characteristics and respond appropriately. The spray head will be kept at a constant offset distance from the hull, and moved such that the paint is applied evenly, according to Navy specifications. Respondents should supply the following information: (1) Experience: Provide examples of tasks performed within the last three years which demonstrate design and/or operational experience of automated mechanical systems which are related to this application; (2) Provide an assessment of the equipment available to meet the operational requirements of this application and provide a description of equipment which would be modified or made adaptable to meet the operational requirements of this application; (3) Provide an assessment of the technology available to meet these operational requirements. When responding, submit two copies and reference the sources sought number N00167-97-SS-R2. The requiring activity is in the planning process and is seeking information only from potential sources relative to the operational requirements of this application; therefore, there is no formal structured requirement at this time. Acknowledgment of receipt of response will not be made, and respondents to this notice will not be notified of the results of the Naval Surface Warfare Center's evaluationof the information submitted. This notice is for information purposes only and does not commit the Government to any contractual agreements. This requirement is listed under Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code 8711 and annual receipts of $9M is the maximum allowed for a concern, including its affiliates, to be considered a small business. All respondents are requested to indicate their current size status: Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-Owned Business, 8(a), or Historically Black College or University/Minority Institution (HBCU/MI) in their response. Submit responses to: Attn: Code 3324 (Laura Rider), Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, 9500 MacArthur Boulevard, West Bethesda, MD 20084-5000. Technical questions can be addressed to Mr. Gerry Bohlander at (301) 227-4498 or (410) 293-3354. . (0100)

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