40--Chafing Guards / Line Protection Wrap

A reverse auction technique will be used for the acquisition of CHAFING GUARDS/LINE PROTECTION WRAP. Vendors are invited to view and participate in the auction at www.fedbid.com. Solicitation number is DTMA4R06021. Estimated start date is 4/20/06. Estimated Closing date is 4/27/06. NAICS CODE 314991 SIC 2298 FPDS: 4020 Statement of Work Chafing Guards / Line Protection Wrap The Maritime Administration, Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet seeks chafing guards / line protection wrap to protect the high performance synthetic lines it uses for mooring ships. The primary use of such chafing guards is to wrap this protective gear around the lines, predominantly where one or more bights of line are passed through a chock or where they would come in contact with a ship's hull. The chafing guards/line protection wraps are to be made of a flexible, yet durable, reinforced fabric outer material that will wear well on the outside against hard, abrasive surfaces while allowing the lines being protected inside to slide with little or no wear. They shall be padded internally for added protection. They must have secure means of closure once it is wrapped around the lines, by means of a wide, overlapping hook-and-loop closure such as Velcro, or by any other method approved by the customer. And they must be highly weather-resistant. Individual chafing guards/line protection wraps are to be provided in single pieces or sheets, and when lying flat, must measure 24" wide by 60" in length. Closure (seam) is to be along the long side of the sheet. Two (2) sets of twenty five (25) pieces each of chafing gear / line protection wrap are required. The first set is to be delivered within 20 days of award. The second set is to be delivered within 35 days of award. Prior to bid closing, bidders shall submit to the Contracting Officer a description and technical data sheet for the product they are offering, attesting to the characteristics detailed above, before their bid will be accepted.