Antifreeze for Airplanes for Ramstein Air Base, Germany

Only local German companies will be considered for this requirements that are in possession of safety data sheets approved by Environmental Office at Ramstein Air Base and can deliver antifreeze liquid within one to three days to Ramstein Air Base. 

1. General Description:

The contractor shall deliver the goods listed in paragraph 3 (special requirements) in accordance with the terms of this contract FOB the described destination.

1. General Requirements:

   1. All deliveries shall be performed by the contractor at the on-site location of the goods and with the best commercial practices established by the manufacturer and IW national and international regulations. Material used to perform under this contract shall be new.
   2. The contractor shall provide a schedule specifying the exact date and for each individual delivery to the designated POC within two (2) weeks after call date. The designated POC will coordinate the scheduled delivery dates with the contractor not later than three (3) working days prior to the next scheduled delivery.
   3. The contractor shall dispose of all waste and scrap material accumulated during the performance of this contract at no additional charge to the United States Government and IAW all applicable laws.

1. Special Requirements:

   1. Delivery of lavatory service liquid ready-to-use for servicing of US Air Force aircraft latrines including transport, pick-up, and pumping over by a tank truck pump and tank nozzle adapter carried along with the tank truck. The technical requirements are as follow:

General:                                   Ready to use liquid for servicing US Air Force aircraft latrines.

Chemical characterization:      Water dissolving of potassium acetate, corrosions inhibitors and disinfectant substances.

Hazards to the environment:   No particular hazards known

Suitable extinguishing media: Product itself is non-combustible

VCI Storage Category:           12 (non-flammable liquids)

Storage:                                   Storage life, if room temperature available, is at least 12 months

Decomposing effect:              Excrement and paper decomposing effect

Firefighting measures:            Product itself is non-combustible

Physical/chemical properties: Form:                                       Liquid

                                                Color:                                      Blue or similar

                                                Oduor:                                     Perceptible

                                                Flash point:                             > 100 °C

                                                Ignition temperature:              > 550 °C

                                                Self ignition                            not determined

                                                Vapor pressure                        appr. 20 mbar

                                                Density:                                   appr: 1.2

                                                Density reference temp.:         appr. 20 °C

                                                Viscosity value:                       not determined

                                                pH value                                  appr. 9 to 10

                                                pH reference temp.:                20 °C

Thermal decomposition          stable up to boiling point

Biodegradability                     > 90%

Ecotoxic effects:                     Chemical oxygen demand (COD) >= 330 mg/kg

                                               Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5) >= 300 mg/kg

Transportation information:    The product does not constitute a hazardous substance with EC directives

Water Hazard Class:               1 (Ger.)

Tests:                                       AMC/A4/A4MR approved to use on AMC aircraft. BOEING test D6-17487T – liquid conforms the “sandwich corrosions test”

                                                “Polycarbonate Crazing Test”, “Elastomeric Degradation Test – Rubber & Sealant Test”, “Tape Adhesion Test”, and “Paint Softening Test”

1. 1. Delivery:
      1. 20,000 kg/delivery with a tank truck

The pumping of the ready-to-use lavatory liquid is carried out from the tank truck and a suitable pump as well as an adapter for the filler neck must be carried by the contractor. The filling is carried out by the user. The tank truck must be equipped with a tank hose that is at least 5 meters long and with a dead man's switch to avoid an accident. Only registered tank trucks and tank truck drivers are allowed to deliver.

1. 1. 1. 1,000 kg/IBC container, minimum 3 container/order.

The contractor is responsible for the handling of the IBC-containers. Delivery service without additional costs. Empty IBC containers must be collected by arrangement at no extra cost. Cleaning of IBC without additional costs. Insurance for IBC without additional costs.

1. 1. Delivery time within 3 to 5 days after placing an order

1. 1. The used solution can be drained into the public sewage treatment plant. If correctly diluted, no disorders in the activated sludge should occur.

1. 1. Before the contractor will order the equipment, he need to bring catalogues and technical information’s to the POC for final decision.

1. Hours of Operation:

   1. All deliveries shall be performed during regular work hours between 08:00 and 15:00 hours, Monday through Friday. No services will be required on German or American Holidays.

1. 1. All deliveries shall be performed as coordinated with the designated POC.