Bureau of Land Management, 6881 Abbott Loop Rd., Anchorage, AK 99507

99 -- CARGO NETS SOL 1422-L953-Q97-2001 DUE 012496 POC Terese Bertini, 907/267-1320. SYNOPSIS The Government anticipates entering into a sole-source contract with P & R Mfg. Inc. P.O. Box 7, Mineral Wells, Texas 76067. The cargo nets were designed for the Fire Service to be used specifically with a helicopter and in specially designed packing boxes for fire use. This is a simplified procurement using commercial acquisition procedures described in Part 12 of the FAR. Firms which believe they can furnish equivalent equipment will be considered but only if responding with clear and convincing documentation, in writing, substantiating their ability to meet the entire requirement refer to 1422-L953-Q97-2001. This data must be submitted within thirty calendar days after publication of this notice. This is a request for quotation and no solicitation documents exist. The helicopter cargo net shall have a safe working load of 6, 000 pounds and demonstrate a proof test of 12, 000 pounds. The net shall be a 15-foot x 15- foot square, consisting of net mesh and a perimeter rope of a size that shall meet the working load weight and proof test requirements. Tethering rings shall connect to segments of the perimeter rope, the perimeter rope shall be divided into two segments of equal length with rings at the segment junctions. Thimbles shall be used so the perimeter ropes perform as drawstrings as the load is lifted, enclosing the top of the net during transport. All component materials, including metallic and non-metallic parts, shall be new and not reprocessed or reworked. The perimeter rope of the cargo net shall be nylon, Dacron, or polypropylene. The perimeter rope shall have a maximum of 5/8 of an inch diameter. The perimeter rope shall be anchored to the net by plasticized wrapped jointing at each intersection. The spacing between the intersection strands shall be maintained during all usage of the net so that the distance between the centers of the adjacent intersection shall not exceed six (6) inches. The net mesh shall be made of three strand polypropylene, and a minimum of 3/8 of an inch in diameter. The rope for the net mesh shall be alternating colors of black and yellow interwoven. The extremities of the cargo net shall be fitted with plastic thimbles, spliced or swaged to the ends of the net strands. Splices shall incorporate a minimum of four tucks. Thimbles shall not crack or break when the net on which they are installed is stressed too maximum working load. Thimbles on each side of the hoist rings and where connected to the hoist ringer shall be made of steel. The hoist rings shall be a minimum of two and one half inches inside diameter. Approximate finished weight of net shall be 42 pounds. All materials used shall not be affected by exposure to desert sunlight or outdoor storage for a period of at least one (1) year. All materials used shall be unaffected in their physical properties by exposure to dust, moisture herbicides, pesticides and other chemicals found in general fire fighting forestry work conditions, or to jet fuel, and oils and additives used for and around helicopters. The cargo net shall be capable of performing as designed throughout the temperature range of O degrees F to 140 degrees F. Each net shall be marked showing the rated capacity, the manufacturer, and the date of manufacture. Markings shall be permanently stamped or embossed with a durable tag securely attached to the net. Written certification by a qualified engineer shall be provided for the designed cargo net. This certification shall document the net prototype can pass a proof test of 12, 000 pounds. Only written or facsimile inquiries will be accepted, at Bureau of Land Management, 6881 Abbott Loop Road, Anchorage, AK 99507 the fax number is (907) 267-1434. Upon written or facsimile request a clause packet and a drawing of the cargo net will be furnished. (0354)

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