Department of Procurement, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York 11024-1699

J -- PROJECTION SCREEN CLEANING/REFURBISHMENT POC John Muir, 516-773-5584 WEB: U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, http: www.usmma.edu. E-MAIL: John W. Muir, MuirJ@usmma.edu. The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy is seeking a contractor who has experience in on-site cleaning and refurbishing large projection screens that is a permanent component of a visual training system facility. Experience in screen fabrication and installation is considered desirable. The theater screen area of the facility is undergoing major change in order to accommodate teaching classrooms and supporting multimedia equipment. Modifications to this area include a major construction phase, which will generate significant dust, debris, etc.. As a consequence, on-site cleaning and potential refurbishment of the large projection screen in this area is anticipated. The contractor must be capable of analyzing the screen surface material and determining the appropriate cleaning process and cleaning chemicals necessary to remove environmental contaminants including dust, oil, stains, etc.. Refurbishment may be required, potentially involving such activities as re-attaching the screen surface material to the semi-rigid backing. Potential contractors are advised that a site inspection is necessary to understand the scope of work. At that time, supporting documentation of the theater area will be provided. The screen surface is a mosaic of lenticular vinyl-type material attached to a semi-rigid backing using contact-type adhesive. The overall projection screen is cylindrical in shape covering an arc of 240 degrees and having overall dimensions of 15 feet high and a radius of 25 feet. Site visits will be possible from 19 May to 23 May 97 between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. EST.. Appointments will be accepted through this period between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. EST.. Call (516) 773-5432 to schedule appointments only. Interested contractors should respond with the following information: Provide a history of the company and its experience/involvement with projection screen cleaning/refurbishment and screen design, fabrication, and installation if applicable. State the nature of the work performed. Qualified sources should submit their responses no later than COB 6 June 97 to Contracting Officer John Muir. Electronic submissions are preferred (muirj@usmma.edu). Mail and FAX at (516) 773-5774 will be considered acceptable. (0125)

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