Contracts Department, P. O. Drawer 43019, MCLB, Albany, GA 31704-3019

81 -- CONTAINERS, PACKAGING AND PACKING SUPPLIES SOL M67004-99-R-0007 DUE 032699 POC James R. Hunt, (904)696-5170 ALL REQUEST FOR SOLICITATION SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO: USMC BLOUNT ISLAND COMMAND, ATTN: JAMES R. HUNT, 5880 CHANNEL VIEW BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32226. Anticipated Issue Date: 2/9/99. Flatrack Steel Freight Containers. Base Year Quantity: 400 Each : also includes 4 priced Options with a Quantity of 100 each for each option. 8 feet 6 inches high by 8 feet wide by 20 feet long, collapsible end wall. Tare weight of container shall be the minimum practical, but shall not exceed 6,000 pounds. Gross tare weight rating shall be 44,800 pounds. Dimensions, tolerances, and diagonal differences of container shall meet the requirement for 1CC containers as specified in ISO 668. Minimum dimensions for cargo are as follows: side aperture opening shall be 224.5 inches (corner post to corner post), floor width shall be 95.5 inches, internal height shall be 89.79 inches. Minimum distance from end wall to end wall shall be 230.63 (excluding corner posts). The plane of the floor will remain flat for the entire 230.63 inch length and 95.5 inch width and will not be disturbed by any structural projections (except corner posts). All proposals shall be required to have certified drawings attached as a part of the evaluation criteria. Proposals not having the required certified drawings shall be considered non-responsive. Any containers proposed that must be shipped by sea are required to utilize Flag Vessels to be acceptable. The desired delivery schedule for the basic quantity of 400 each shall be 200 each 4 months after contract award and 200 each 7 months after contract award. All prospective offorers are required to be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (via internet at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil) All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered. Posted 01/25/99 (W-SN290982). (0025)

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