SOLICITATION NOTICE
81 -- Collapsible Shipping & Storage Containers
- Notice Date
- 6/29/2006
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 333120
— Construction Machinery Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Defense Logistics Agency, Logistics Operations, Defense Supply Center Philadelphia - General & Industrial, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19111-5096
- ZIP Code
- 19111-5096
- Solicitation Number
- SP0530-06-R-0011a
- Response Due
- 7/10/2006
- Archive Date
- 7/25/2006
- Description
- This is a Request For Information Notice Only. This is a survey to locate potential sources of supply for Collapsible Reusable Shipping & Storage Containers. The containers should possess the following characteristics: Variable Sizes Capacity: 1500 Lbs. Dynamic Superimposed Weight 3000 Lbs. (stack 3 high) Static Superimposed Weight 4500 Lbs. (stack 4 high) Required Features: ? Collapsible (compression ratio of 3 Threshold, 4 Goal) ? RFID Capable ? Reusable/Durable Limited Reuse (Threshold 10 trips, Goal 50 trips) ? Interfaces with JMIC (Fits/Interlocks/Stacks/Supports/transportable/positionally interchangeable) * ? VERTREP/CONREP Capable (i.e. interface with MK105 sling legs) * ? 4-way fork truck accessible ? Stackable (2 high dry, 120oF, 3 high Ambient (<100 oF/90%RH) Dynamic and 4 high Ambient (<100 oF/90%RH) Static ? 4-way Hand Pallet Truck compatible ? Interlockable (with itself and JMIC) * ? Cover must lock on if detachable, and same for walls and base ? Lightweight (160 Lbs. Threshold, 110 Lbs. Goal) ? No special tools to assemble or collapse ? Top Liftable (Stack of 2) with Mk 105 sling legs * ? Weather resistant (rain/snow/ice/hot/cold ? define specifics) ? Resistant to environmental pest/insects (cannot harbor and sustain pests) ? Allows single lift of 2 containers/JMIC?s * ? Has minimal parts/components ? Assembly Time of less than 2 minutes with 2 people Desirable: ? Recyclable ? Requires no consumables to secure (elimination of FOD) ? Sling compatible (positive lock) * ? Maintains footprint upon collapsed ? Drop down or removable sides or doors when stacked ? Must withstand climate conditions (-20 oF to + 140 oF) ? Captive forklift pockets - Probably not realistic for a plastic pallet base if nestable * ? Capable of being built in various heights/Colors ? Flame resistant ? Single person can assemble and handle when empty. This is NOT a Request for Proposal, Request for Quote or Invitation for Bid. Defense Supply Center Philadelphia is seeking sources of supply for the above containers. Interested contractors should contact Michael Upshaw for further information. E-mail Michael.Upshaw@dla .mil. This Request for Information Notice is issued for the purpose of market research only and the Government is in no way obligated to purchase any material as a result of this inquiry. If any solicitation would result it would be by synopsized on the FedBizOpps website and it would be the responsibility of the offeror to monitor the FedBizOpps website for a synopsis.
- Record
- SN01079910-W 20060701/060629220146 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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