Bechtel National, Inc., P.O. Box 193965-45/8/C31, San Francisco, CA 94119-3695

39 -- MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT SOL 19987-262-C14-R DUE 061598 POC Tracey A. Lewis, (415) 768-2196, Procurement Representative. Enhanced On-Site Containers (EONCs): Bechtel National Inc., acting as agent for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the Chemical Stockpile Disposal Program (CSDP), intends to competitively solicit a firm, fixed-price purchase contract for an award of 80 Enhanced On-Site Containers (EONCs) with options for exercise of 50 EONCs, subject to economic price adjustment. Deliveries will begin approx. six months after award at a production rate of between three to six EONCs per month and end approx. April 2002. These EONCs are essentially build-to-print with close tolerances. They have been designed as leak-proof, flame-retardant containers for the safe transportation of chemical munitions on military installations. The EONCs are double walled stainless steel containers, approximately 8 feet in diameter and 12 feet in length. The two walls are separated by ceramic fiber blanket insulation and poured polyurethane foam. The door has a double o-ring seal. Hydraulic cylinders power the door hinges and locking ringclosure mechanism. The EONCs weigh approximately 18,500 pounds empty and 27,500 pounds fully loaded. Dimensions and tolerances are per ANSI Y-14.5M. This procurement is unrestricted with regard to business size. In the interests of schedule, Bechtel may reserve the right to award two contracts. Proposers will be required to demonstrate: (a) a minimum of 3 years experience in manufacturing complex containers as described above to close tolerances and stainless steel welding, (b) adequate shop capacity (c) financial, engineering, management and manufacturing capabilities to support performance of projects of this type, complexity and magnitude on schedule and (d) compliance with a quality assurance program that meets the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Quality Assurance Program Plan (QAPP), Revision 2, dated 8/5/96. QAPP requirements are similar to ANSI/ASQC-Q9001-1994 with certain additional requirements specific to the Chemical Stockpile Disposal Program. ISO 9001 quality assurance programs or equivalent, whichwill implement the QAPP, may be acceptable. ISO certification is not required. The Request for Proposal (RFP), which shall be pursuant to Contracting by Negotiation as described in FAR Part 15, will be issued approximately 30 June 98. RFP closing will be about 45 days thereafter. Copies of the RFP and an invitation to a presolicitation conference will be forwarded to all responsible sources upon receipt of a written request and a $250 check to cover reproduction costs. Requests should be received by June 15, 1998. Please include street mailing address, point of contact, telephone and fax numbers, and business size classification. No verbal requests will be considered. Requests should be addressed to Bechtel National, Inc., Attn: Tracey A. Lewis-C14-262 RFP Requests, P.O. Box 193965 -- m/s 45/8/C31, San Francisco, CA 94119-3965. Facsimile number (415) 768-4899. (0149)

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