USPFO Louisiana, Attn: DLS-P, Bldg 39, Jackson Barracks, New Orleans, LA 70146

Z -- UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS, USNAS, BELLE CHASSE, LA. Sol DAHA16-95-B-0003 due 051895. Contact Point, SSG Sharlene Alexis, 504/278-6239, Contracting Officer, LTC Willard Hymel, 504/278-6412. The Louisiana Air National Guard at U.S. Naval Air Station in Belle Chasse, LA requires the following services: Contractor is to furnish all labor, material, equipment, tools, transportation, supplies, expertise and required insurance to remove and replace/alter six oil/water separators, of which two will be separate additive bid items. The separators range from 110 gallons to 700 gallons. This work is to be completed according to the drawings and specifications of this project. Project Number is RQLH909580 and the performance period is 180 days. Estimated cost of construction is between $100,000 and $250,000. A firm-fixed price contract is expected. This action is being considered for 100% set-aside for Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) concerns. Interested SDB concerns should notify our office, in writing of their intent to bid on the project as a prime contractor as early as possible but not later than 15 days from the date of this notice. This notification must include a positive disadvantaged business concern, evidence of capacity to obtain required bonds, and specific information which demonstrates the capability to perform projects of this complexity and magnitude. Complete information concerning management experience in similar work and financial status should be submitted with references. If adequate interest is not received from SDB concerns, the solicitation will be issued on an unrestricted basis without further notice. Therefore, replies to this office are still requested from all interested business concerns as well as from Small Disadvantaged Business concerns. No telephone requests for bid packages will be accepted. All requests must be in writing. Please include your business size, phone number, and address in your written request. There is a $40.00 non-refundable fee for plans and specifications. Only cashier's check or money order is acceptable and should be made payable to Defense Accounting Office, Keesler AFB, MS. Various plan holding publishing houses will have bid sets and a listing of all planholders for subcontracting opportunities. (086)

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