U.S. Army Engineer District, Honolulu, Corps of Engineers, Bldg S200, Attn: CEPOD-CT-C, Fort Shafter, HI 96858-5440

Y -- SHUTTER TRANSPORT SYSTEM DESIGN, REPAIR AND FABRICATION SOL DACA83-95-R-0039 DUE 090795 POC Contract Specialist, Joy T. Sakamoto, (808) 438-8577 Contracting Officer, Duane V. Inoue, (808) 438-8578. FY95 NASA Pkg O-1, Design/Build for Dome Shutter Drive System, Infrared Telescope Facility, Mauna Kea, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii. This is an unrestricted procurement involving the removal and replacement of the existing telescope shutter chain drive system with an alternate drive system which provides safe transport of the existing shutter segments. Work shall include design of the alternate drive system based on the performance requirements as stated in the project specifications. The estimated cost of the proposed project is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Solicitation to be issued O/A August 8, 1995. Documents to be available at a nonrefundable charge of $25.00 per set of specifications and drawings. Single copies of specifications alone may be purchased by interested applicants for $20.00. Drawings alone may be purchased for $5.00 a set. Payment must accompany request. Checks and money orders to be made payable to the US Army Engineer Division, Pacific Ocean. Send checks to Finance & Accounting Officer, US Army Engineer Division, Bldg 230, Fort Shafter, Hawaii 96858-5440. Payment will not be refunded and specifications and drawings need not be returned. Selection will be based upon the following FOUR evaluation factors (IN DESCENDING ORDER) which include I. EXPERIENCE FACTORS: (a) successful engineering design and retrofitting and/or fabrication of lift systems of similar magnitude and complexity, (b) successfully completing construction projects in high altitudes and under extreme working conditions, and (d) knowledge of Corps of Engineer's contract procedures. II. RESOURCE FACTORS: (a) availability of experienced and highly qualified managerial, professional and technical personnel, (b) in-house and subcontracting capability to accomplish this project, (c) in-house capability (manpower and financial) to manage all required design, procurement and construction efforts to insure timely and successful completion of project, and (d) ownership of and/or ready access to facilities and equipment required for performance of the project requirements. III. PERFORMANCE FACTORS: (a) past performance records relative to time, reliability and quality of completed projects, (b) detailed performance schedules clearly demonstrating completion of work requirements within the required work parameters and contract performance period, (c) proven record of integrity in contract administration and execution, (d) satisfactory labor relationships and success compliance with labor provisions of US Government construction contracts. IV. PRICE FACTOR. Small and disadvantaged firms are encouraged to participate as prime contractors or as members of joint ventures with other small businesses and all interested contractors are reminded that the successful contractor will be expected to place subcontracts to the maximum practicable extent with small and disadvantaged firms in accordance with the provisions of Public Law 95-507. (0202)

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