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

20 -- MODIFY GOVERNMENT PIECES #161 AND #167 SOL DACW57-96-B-0010 DUE 012396 POC Contract Specialist MARTINA HARWOOD (503) 326-5816 (Site Code DACW57) Provide labor and materials to modify the existing patterns of the #161 and # 167 26''-Y pieces, to increase pipewall thickness to two inches. Provide labor and materials to cast piece one (1) each of #161 and two (2) each of #167 26''-Y pieces. Material shall be a cast steel having the following properties: 90,000 PSI minimum ultimate tensile; 40,000 PSI minimum yield; 300 BHN minimum hardness; 20 ft. lb. minimum sharply ''V'' notch; 20% elongation, 35% reduction in area. The material shall be easily weldible using AWS E-7018 (or equivalent electrode/wire process) and ''Stoody 110'' as build up either alone or capped with ''Stoody 100HC'' (or equivalent other brand electrode). Approximate weight for one piece is 2873 lbs. requiring moving equipment. Machine the back surface of the flanges, spot face in way of the bolt holes is not acceptable. All castings shall be identified by welding outside surface. Government specifications and drawings provided. Modified pieces will have an increase to the pipe wall thickness to a uniform two inches versus the current 1.5 inches. FOB: Portland, Oregon. IFB available on or about December 19, 1995 at no charge. Tentative bid opening date is January 23, 1995. This procurement is open to both large and small businesses, the small business size standard for which is a concern including affiliates, employing 500 or less employees. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the agency. Please indicate business size when requesting solicitation. SIC 3498.(0338)

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