U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, PORTLAND DISTRICT, P.O. BOX 2946, PORTLAND OREGON 97208-2946

J -- RECONDITION TWO TAILSHAFT/HUB ASSEMBLIES AND FABRICATE EIGHT PROPELLER BLADES SOL DACW57-95-R-0032 DUE 053095 POC Contract Specialist, Wanda Ferris, 503/326-5816 The Portland District intends to place an order with LIPS USA Inc. to recondition two tailshaft/hub assemblies, and fabricate eight propeller blades for the Dredge Yaquina. FOB: Portland, Oregon. Statutory authority for other than full and open competition 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). Firms that recognize and can furnish the required service are encouraged to identify themselves to the Contracting Officer which will permit their participation in the current or future solicitations. Negotiations are being conducted with the proposed contractor: LIPS USA, Inc., 3617 Koppens Way, Chesapeake, VA 23323. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. SIC 7699(0100)

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