80 -- BENT RADIATOR BRUSH

This contract covers two purchase orders for a total quantity of 4,608 and 300 units of bent radiator brushes, each identified by NSN 8020-01-249-7736. The brushes specified are either the Kiefer Brush Part Number 686-1-1/2", the Spectrum Brush Part Number 44-1-1/2", or an equivalent product. Each item must be clearly and permanently marked with the manufacturer's part number and identifying symbol. Packaging is to follow standard commercial practices, while all unit, intermediate, and transport packages are to be marked according to federal standards for delivery to either civilian or military activities (FED-STD-123G or MIL-STD-129N). A critical requirement is that the product must be manufactured in the USA. Bidders proposing alternatives to the two specified brush models must include complete product specifications with their bids. Bids are to be submitted by the close of business on February 8, 2002, to the designated contact, Dixie Logsdon. This solicitation emphasizes compliance with marking and packaging standards along with domestic manufacturing, ensuring quality control and traceability for government inventory management.