Officer in Charge of Construction, Naval Hospital, Building 286, Portsmouth, Virginia 23708-5310

Z -- ELECTRICAL UTILITY REPAIRS, NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER, PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA Sol N62470-95-B-3136. Due 092095. Contact Leigh Ann Harcum or Cheryl Allen at 804-398-7303. The work includes replacing Switch House #1 and adjacent switch with pad-mounted SF6 switches; replacing Substation #1 primary switch and secondary distribution section while reusing the existing transformer; replacing Substation #7 primary switch and secondary distribution section while reusing the existing transformer; replacing Substation #2 primary switch and secondary distribution section while reusing the existing transformer; replacing Substation #10 primary switch and secondary distribution section while reusingthe existing transformer; replacing indoor Substations 17 & 17A completely wth an outdoor substation to feed both existing loads; replacing of all 5 KV feeders for the previously mentioned switches and substations back to Switch House #1. Also, replacing the 5 KV feeders that currently feed Substations 12, 16, 20, and 22; replacing Switch House #4 with pad-mounted SF6 switches; replacing 5 KV oil switch feeding Substation #9 with a pad-mounted SF6 switch, removing asbestos and incidental related work. This solicitation is being considered for 100% 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 by providing to the Contracting Office evidence of capability to perform (including references for similar work with points of contact, telephone number and contract numbers), letter from bonding company certifying maximum level of bonding for the proposed project, affirmative statement requesting set-aside action and intent to bid and a 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 15 days of this notice, this solicitation will be issued on an unrestricted basis without further notice. Plans and specifications will be available on or about 21 August 1995. A limited number of bid packages will be available and issued on a first come first serve basis. There is no charge for plans and specifications. Bid opening date is 20 September 1995. Estimated cost range: $500,000 to $1,000,000. (213)

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