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80 -- ANTIFOULING PAINT QPL REQUIRED

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This contract pertains to the procurement of a high-performance, tin-free, self-polishing antifouling paint system for ship hulls, specifically meeting the Military Specification MIL-PRF-24647C and QPL-24647-6 standards. The paint, identified as ABC #3 AF (Black) from Ameron U.S.A., is intended for underwater hull application with a service life of five years and is formulated to meet strict VOC limits and toxicity requirements, notably containing high levels of cuprous oxide. The contract mandates compliance with EPA regulations for hazardous air pollutants under the Clean Air Act, requiring suppliers to provide certificates of compliance and specific labeling on the paint containers. Packaging, marking, and palletization procedures are clearly detailed in accordance with MIL-PRF-24647C, ensuring appropriate handling, shipment stability, and compliance with international shipment requirements such as those for the European Union. The contract also allows for certain exceptions to technical documentation and inspection procedures under government approval, and specifies disposal guidelines for paint residues, distinguishing hazardous waste classifications based on the antifouling coating class. Packaging must follow defined standards with gallons and quarts packed in corrugated fiberboard boxes and palletized using standardized pallets to enable safe, efficient transport and storage. Additionally, delivery and marking must adhere to specified military and civilian standards (MIL-STD-129N and FED-STD-123G), with attention to regulatory requirements for exports involving wood packaging materials. All bids were required by September 16, 2002, with coordination facilitated through the designated contracting officer representative.

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Procure tin-free antifouling paint ABC #3 AF for ship hulls, compliant with MIL specs and EPA regulations.

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325510 - Paint and Coating Manufacturing

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8010-01-210-7813 UI: CNPAINT SYSTEM, ANTICORROSIVE AND ANTIFOULING, SHIP HULL: DESCRIPTION In accordance with Military Specification MIL-PRF-24647C, dated September 24, 2001. QPL-24647-6, dated April 14, 2000. ABC #3 AF (Black) High-Performance Tin-Free Self-Polishing Antifouling Coating Ameron U.S. A. 13010 Morris Rd., Suite 400 Alpharetta, GA 30004 Phone No. +1 (555) 000-0000 QPL-24647-6 dated April 14, 2000 approved: Coat 3 for Paint System Type I - topcoats of ablative antifouling paints Class 1A - having copper based toxics Grade A - VOC of antifouling topcoat 400 grams/liter max all other individual paints 340 g/l max Application 1 - having red color antifouling for underwater hull, service life 5 years Coat 3 and Coat 4 for Paint System Type I Class 1A Grade A Application 2 - having black color antifouling for waterline (boottop) of hull, service life 5 years Coat 2 and Coat 3 for Paint System Type I Class 1A Grade A Application 1 VOC:396 grams/liter maximum Toxicity: contains high levels of cuprous oxide Size: 18.9 Liters (5 gallons) of paint. The maximum age on delivery shall not exceed three months. Date of reinspection shall be 24 months from date of manufacture. Section 112 of the Clean Air Act [U.S. EPA National Emissions Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants - 40th Code of Regulations 63.780] specifies volatile organic compound and hazardous air pollutant content limits for compliant shipbuilding and ship repair coatings. Successful offeror shall provide the designated contracting officer representative a certificate of compliance as described in the U.S. EPA "Guidebook on How to Comply with the Shipbuilding and Ship Repair (Surface Coating) Operations NESHAP (EPA-453/B-97-001, January 1997, pages E-18, E-32, E-33). [http://www.epa.gov/ttn/uatw/shipb/shipguid.pdf]. This certificate is based either on known coating characteristics, or the results of EPA Method 24 volatile organic compound tests. Certificates need only be generated once for each applicable coating. When, and if, a supplier reformulates a coating, a new certificate would need to be generated. Suppliers are directed to put the following statements on the paint can labels: 1. A certification that paint in the container meets National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) requirements for shipbuilding and ship repair. 2. A statement of the ration of Volatile content to solids expressed as grams VOHAP per liter of solids. EXCEPTION(S) TO TECHNICAL DOCUMENT Per MIL-PRF-24647C dated September 24,2001: Page 19 Paragraph 4.1 . . . Except as otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the contractor may use his own or any other facilities suitable for the performance of the inspection requirements specified herein, unless disapproved by the Government. Page 27 Paragraph 4.5.8.1 . . . The color of application 2,3,5 and 6 antifouling topcoat paints and individual paints (except anticorrosive topcoats in R0 colors.) Page 29 Paragraph 6.1 . . . Except for toxic agent containing antifouling topcoats of classes 1A, 1B, 2,3A and 3B, the individual dried paint residues and dry paint contaminated debris may constitute nonhazardous waste. ITEM MARKING In accordance with Mil-PRF-24647C dated September 24, 2001, page 19, paragraphs 3.10 Marking Requirements, 3.10.1 Special marking, 3.10.2 Container marking. PACKAGING In accordance with MIL-PRF-24647C dated September24, 2001, page 28, paragraph 5.1. PACKING GALLONS AND QUARTS: Material packaged as specified above shall be packed in a close-fitting corrugated fiberboard box conforming to Section 6(a), Rule 41 of the Uniform Freight Classification and Item 222 of the National Motor Freight Classification. Closure of the boxes shall be in accordance with Section 7 of Rule 41 of the Uniform Freight Classification. Gallons shall be packed four to a box. Quarts shall be packed twelve to a box. MARKING All unit, intermediate, transport packages and unit loads shall be marked for delivery to civilian activities in accordance with the FED-STD-123G, dated June 6, 1997, or marked for delivery to military activities in accordance with MIL-STD-129N, dated 15, May, 1997, as applicable. PALLETIZATION Pallet Configuration: The pallets shall be 48-inch length x 40-inch width, general purpose, four-way entry, flush stringer, double-face non-reversible pallets. Pallet lumber used shall be bark free. Pallet Load Size: The load plus the pallet shall have a maximum height of 53 inches and shall not exceed 2500 pounds in weight. Pallet Load Configuration: The containers or items shall be placed in a suitable pattern to form a stable and balanced load. Palletized loads shall be secured to the pallet to insure that the load arrives intact. Stacking Strength: The pallet plus the load shall be capable of supporting three additional like loads without any product damage and without the load or the pallet collapsing. Vertical, horizontal, or filler reinforcement may be added as necessary to provide strength. Partial Palletized Loads: Less than one-half pallet loads shall not be used for stacking, unless load is balanced on pallet. The partial palletized load shall be used for top loading only. NOTICE OF REQUIREMENTS FOR SHIPMENT TO EUROPEAN UNION COUNTRIES: Per Clause D-FSS-468, non-manufactured wood pallets and other non-manufactured wood package material used in shipments destined for ultimate delivery to or through a European Union (EU) country shall comply with the Emergency Measures (2001/219/EC) adopted by the Commission of the European Communities (CEC). Additionally, shipments delivered to DoD distribution facilities or freight consolidation points for eventual delivery to or through EU countries shall comply with DLA PROCLTR 01-15. ALL BIDS MUST BE SENT TO DIXIE LOGSDON AT ONE OF THE CONTACTS LISTED BELOW BY COB 09-16-02. THANK YOU!

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