US Army, Sacramento District, Corps of Engineers, 1325 J Street, Sacramento, California 95814-2922

Z -- UPGRADE NATURAL GAS SYSTEM - VANDENBERG AFB, CA SOL DACA05-95-B-0042 DUE 031695 POC Contacts: (916) 557-5220 for recorded ordering info; (916) 557-5239/5240 for problems with orders; fax requests for plan holders lists to (916) 557-7842; fax technical questions to (916) 557-7854. For all other information contact the contract specialist, Joyce Yuki at (916) 557-5245. The contracting officer for this project is Ronald Miller. Convert critical facilities base wide including south Vandenberg launch support facilities to natural gas. Replace/upgrade deteriorating natural gas distribution system on the main base area. Including gas lines, valves, meters and pressure regulators. This requirement was previously advertised under solicitation DACA05-94-B-0120. The Government cancelled the solicitation after bid opening. The cancellation by the Government has been protested to the General Accounting Office (GAO). The Government intends to proceed with the readvertisement through bid opening, but will not make an award on this solicitation until the protest on the previous solicitation has been decided by GAO. Although it is the intent of the Government to make an award based on the instant procurement, it is possible that this decision could be reversed by GAO. Large businesses competing for this project must comply with the FAR 52.219-9 clause regarding the requirement for a subcontracting plan on the part of the work it intends to subcontract. The recommended goals for subcontracting are 60.3% for small business, 9.8% for small disadvantaged business, and 2.9% for small business/woman-owned. A firm that submits a plan with lesser goals must submit written rationale to support goals submitted. Questions on socio-economic programs should be directed to the Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Specialist at (916) 557-5202 or fax (916) 557-7854. Estimated cost is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Plans and specifications available on or about 14 Feb 95 at a cost of $14.00 for specifications (text only); $20.00 for half-size drawings and $46.00 for full-size drawings. Non-refundable. Payment by company check, certified check or money order made payable to the Finance and Accounting Officer, USAED Sacramento, must be received prior to issuance of your order. Payment must be submitted with order request or delivered in person to USAED Sacramento, Attn: Plan Room, 1325 J Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814-2922. Do not address to contract specialist for this will delay your order. Payment should reach this office to purchase solicitation(s) by 24 Feb 95 to ensure receipt of bid sets. Firms are requested to provide their name, street and mailing address, telephone number and the solicitation number of the project. All responsible sources may submit a bid which will be considered by the agency. (0024)

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