U. S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, MOBILE, ATTN: CESAM-CT (PLANS ROOM NO. 1000A), P. O. BOX 2288 MOBILE ALABAMA 36628-0001, OR 109 ST. JOSEPH STREET MOBILE AL 36602

Y -- AIRCRAFT RINSE RACK SYSTEM, HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE, FLORIDA SOL DACA01-96-B-0056 DUE 042396 POC Contact Mrs. Sharron Ali, 334/690-2535; Contracting Officer, Edward M. Slana (Site Code W31XNJ) This project consists of constructing an asphaltic concrete area adjacent to Taxiway ''B'' which will include an array of spray nozzles connecting by underground recessed piping to a 5,000 gallon underground storage tank and two (2) 1,000 GPM pumps. Contaminated rinse water will be pumped to the sanitary sewer system. The Aircraft Rinse Rack System will be capable of rinsing F-16 and C-130 aircraft. Critical Path Method (Network Analysis System) is not required. Bid documents are available on or about 21 March 1996. Costs are as follows: Plans half size $8.00. Specifications $42.00. Estimated cost of work is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. THIS IS A COMPETITIVE 8(A) SET-ASIDE. This procurement is a Competitive 8(a) Set-Aside as established by Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(a). Only those firms meeting the Small Business Administration's (SBA) criterion, and have previously been certified by the SBA as an ''8(a) Contractor,'' are eligible to compete for this procurement and ultimately be awarded by a subcontractor from the SBA. It has been determined by the SBA that competition will be restricted to 8(a) firms which have SIC Code 1629 among their approved SIC Codes and which are located in Florida and serviced by SBA District Office located in Miami, Florida. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be(0064)

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