40--High Performance Synthetic Mooring Lines

A reverse auction technique will be used for the acquisition of High-Performance Synthetic Mooring Line. Vendors are invited to view and participate in auction 08711 at www.fedbid.com. Solicitation number is DTMA4Q05040. Start date is 7/11/05. Estimated Closing date is 7/18/2005 1800 hours eastern time. NAICS CODE 314991 SIC 2298 FPDS: 4020 Synthetic lines to be considered for this procurement are to have the following characteristics: "Line shall have a minimum tensile strength of no less than 79,600 lbs. based on industry standards as published by the Cordage Institute. "Nominal diameter shall not exceed 1-¼". "Weight shall not exceed 45 lbs per 100 feet. "UV resistant "Abrasion resistant "Low elongation "Torque resistant Provide the following high performance synthetic lines according to the characteristics above: A.Eight (8) each 600 feet in length B.Twelve (12) each 400 feet in length All lines shall have a six (6) foot eye spliced in one end with chafing material installed.