Officer in Charge NAVFAC Contracts, Navy Ships Parts Control Center, Building 305, Code 08C, P. O. Box 2020, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-0788

Y -- REPLACE EXISTING ASBESTOS DUCT WORK, BUILDINGS 406 & 505, NAVY SHIPS PARTS CONTROL CENTER, MECHANICSBURG, PA Sol N62472-95-B-6255 Due 082495 Poc For Plans and Specs: D. R. Small (717) 790-2515, fax (717) 790-2529/Contracting Officer, J. M. Nihoff The proposed contract listed here is being considered for 100 percent set-aside for small disadvantaged business (SDB) concerns. Interested SDB concerns that meet this criteria who wish to be considered in accordance with Public Law and Federal Acquisition Regulations should, as early as possible but not later than 15 days of this notice, indicate interest in the acquisition by providing to the Contracting Office evidence of capability to perform (including references for similar work with points of contact, telephone number and contract number), letter from bonding company certifying maximum level of bonding for the proposed project, affirmative statement requesting set-aside action and intent to bid, and positive statement of eligibility as a small socially and economically disadvantaged business concern. Even if you have sent evidence of SDB eligibility on a prior solicitation, you must submit documentation that will become a part of this solicitation file. If adequate interest is not received from SDB concerns, within fifteen days of this notice, the solicitation will be issued as unrestricted without further notice. Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer. The work includes furnishing all labor, material and equipment as required to remove approximately 22,000 square feet of asbestos transite duct from building 406 and 20,500 square feet of asbestos transite duct from building 505 and replacing it with galvanized sheetmetal duct work; approximately 33,000 pounds in building 406 and 31,000 pounds in building 505 and any incidental related work. Estimated price range: Between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Number of days in contract: 180. Number of bid items: One. Standard Industrial Classification: 1761 Roofing and Sheet Meal Work $7.0 Million. (195)

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