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Z -- REPLACE HYDRANT FUELING SYSTEM II, DOVER AFB, DE Sol. DACA61-96-B-0007. Due 040296. Contact Denise DeTitta, Contract Specialist, 215-656-6775. The work consists of replacing an underground aircraft hydrant fuel distribution system with a new constant pressure (Type III) system. Project includes construction of a 2,400 GPM Type III pumping system, to include a new pumphouse, and construction of two 10,000 bbl operating storage tanks, including pile supported foundations and concrete covered earthen containment beams. System includes leak detection and cathodic protection for buried metal pipe and underground storage tanks. The contractor furnished leak detection system for buried metal fuel pipe shall be an on-line, continuous surveillance system using a trace element added to JP-8 jet fuel. This leak detection system shall be manufactured solely by Tracer Research Corporation. Delegation of Procurement Authority Number CENAP-96-051 is applicable to this procurement. The following items shall be manufactured solely by the manufacturers listed in the contract specifications: fuel pumps, automatic valves, filter separators, control panels and control systems. Project also includes demolition of two pump houses and associated underground storage tanks. Existing underground fuel pipe shall be drained, cleaned, and abandoned in place, except where noted on plans for removal. Known hazards include lead paint and asbestos in pump houses. Potential hazards include contaminated soil and groundwater along the route of the fuel pipe. The project also includes three optional bid items. SIC Code for this project is 1623. Issue date for the plans and specs is on or about 01 March 96 with a bid opening date on or about 02 Apr 96. Specifications with half-size drawings are available at a charge of $50.00 per set. All checks are to be drawn to ``FAO, USAED, NORFOLK.'' All requests for a solicitation package should be in writing and sent to the attention of Denise DeTitta. A social security number or your Federal Tax Identification Number must be written on your check or money order. Payment will not be refunded and specifications need not be returned. Estimated cost range of the project is $10,000,000 to $25,0000,000. Liquidated Damages will be specified. This procurement is advertised as unrestricted and is subject to the availability of funds. Affirmative Action to ensure equal opportunity is applicable to the resulting contract. SPECIAL NOTE: All responders are advised that this requirement may be cancelled or rescinded at any time during the solicitation, evaluation, and/or final award process based on decisions related to DOD changes in force structure and disposition of US Armed Forces. (053)

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