45CONS/PKAB, 1201 Minuteman St, Patrick AFB, FL 32925-3237

Y -- SOLAR POWER 80 KW ENERGY SYSTEM POC Johnny Bellina, Contract Negotiator, (407) 494-6136, Robert J. Moran, Contracting Officer, (407) 494-6136. Sources are being sought to provide and install a solar powered collection system, to provide a renewable electrical energy supply for the airfield lighting system at Ascension Island, South Atlantic. The solar system will consist of photovoltaic arrays and inverter with a minimum output capacity of 80 Kilowatt (KW), with required electrical switch-gear, wiring, controls, enclosure/ control building and foundations. Options may include batteries and charging arrays to provide up to 8 hours of energy storage capacity. Solar collection system shall have controls allowing its operation parallel with an existing diesel-fueled prime power plant. Interested contractors responding will be required to attend a mandatory site visit at a cost of approximately $1460.00 R/T per person. Maximum two persons per contractor. A nonrefundable fee of $25.00 will be charged for each solicitation package. All requests for a solicitation package (when available) must be received in 45 CONS/PKAB prior to issuance of solicitation packages. ONLY CERTIFIED, CASHIER, Or COMPANY BUSINESS CHECKS AND MONEY ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTABLE AND MADE PAYALBE To: DAO-ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE OFFICER. No cash will be accepted. Request your response within 15 calendar days from publication in the Commerce Business Daily. Firms responding should indicate whether they are large, small, or small disadvantaged. SIC code is 1731. The small business size standard is $7 million. All interested parties must indicate in their response to this notice their address, telephone number, nine digit zip code and information as to whether your firm is a large, small, or small disadvantaged business concern. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. Any cost incurred as a result of response to this announcement shall be borne by the firm and will not be charged to the Government for reimbursement. The price range of this project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. (0076)

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