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17 -- METHODS FOR REMOVAL OF RUBBER DEPOSITS FROM RUNWAY SURFACES SOL N68335-97-RFI-705 DUE 022197 POC Amy Hayward Code 2131AH, (908) 323-2921. Request information on proven, documented commercial materials and/or methods for the removal of rubber deposits from runway surfaces. Rubber deposits originate from the wheels of landing military aircraft. Information is sought on mechanical and chemical removal methods. Removal of rubber is required on Marine Corps airfield landing surfaces. The landing surfaces are created from interlocked aluminum panels (AM-2 mats). Mats are coated with an epoxy nonskid material. Rubber removal material or method must not substantially attack, degrade or remove nonskid coating along with rubber build-up. Materials or method must not be corrosive or damaging to aluminum skin of mats. Materials or method must comply with existing state and local regulations pertaining to runoff or release of any hazardous materials into the soil or air. Process will initially be used on airfield surfaces located in Southern California (29 Palms, CA). The information provided must include technical description of method, Material Safety Data Sheets of any hazardous materials required, present users of materials or method, and user references. Respondents to this Request for Information are invited to submit information on methods for the removal of rubber deposits from runway surfaces. Any information provided may/may not be included in a formal solicitation. The Government will not pay for any information receieved in response to this RFI nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any costs incurred in developing the information provided to the Government. (0037)

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