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Y -- AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER PROTECTION SYSTEM, NAVAL HOSPITAL, NTTC CORRY, PENSACOLA, FL SOL N62467-95-B-1106 DUE 022296 POC For technical inquiries prior to bid opening, FAX 803/820-5853 Attn: Ralph Peters, Code 0211RP. Contracting Officer for this solicitation is J. D. Daniel. Information regarding ordering plans and specifications is provided at the end of this announcement. THIS IS A PRESOLICITATION NOTICE ONLY. A SOLICITATION NOTICE WILL BE PUBLISHED BEFORE INVITATIONS ARE ISSUED. THIS SOLICITATION IS BEING ADVERTISED ON AN ''UNRESTRICTED'' BASIS INVITING FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. The work includes providing a complete automatic wet pipe fire sprinkler system, with a fire pump and fire pump enclosure and modifications to the building, fire alarm system is required to monitor the sprinkler system. The project includes the eight floors and penthouses of the existing facility and covers, approximately 280,000 square feet. Cutting and patching of existing plaster ceilings, and removal and reinstallation of existing acoustical tile ceilings will be required to install the sprinkler system. The booster pump will be tied into the existing water supply main and connected to the new building standpipes. Project includes incidental related work. For Plans and Specifications: There is a $30.00 Non-Refundable charge for ''ALL'' sets of Plans and Specifications. No telephone orders for your Plans and Specifications can be accepted; however, if problems arise concerning your request, call Ronnie Mitchum at 803/743-4040. To order, make company check payable to: US Treasury and send to: DEFENSE PRINTING SERVICE DETACHMENT OFFICE, ATTN: RONNIE MITCHUM, 2825 AVENUE D N., SUITE B, CHARLESTON, SC 29408-1802. To obtain a Plan Holders List fax your request to 803/743-3027. Plan Holders List will be mailed. We cannot fax Plan Holders List. For inquiries about Bid Opening Date or Number of Amendments; contact Shirley Shumer at 803/820-5923. Technical Inquiries prior to Bid Opening must be submitted in writing 15 days before Bid Opening to the address listed above, or faxed to 803/820-5853, Attn: Ralph Peters, Code 0211RP. To obtain bid results, call 803/820-5922 after 10:00AM for a pre-recorded message that will be available the day following scheduled bid opening. Estimated cost is between $1,000,000.00 & $5,000,000.00. Estimated duration of the contract is 441 days for completion. (0011)

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