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Y -- INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTERS, NAVAL SUBMARINE BASE, KINGS BAY, GA SOL N62467-96-B-0739 DUE 061896 POC For technical inquiries prior to bid opening, FAX 803/820-5853 Attn: Lauri Newkirk-Paggi, Code 0211LNP. Contracting Officer for this solicitation is L. R. Fisk. Information regarding ordering plans and specifications is provided at the end of this announcement. THIS SOLICITATION IS HEREBY BEING ISSUED ON AN ''UNRESTRICTED'' BASIS INVITING FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. The work includes the following approximate quantities: 77 each reduced pressure zone backflow preventers; 103 each double check valve assembly backflow preventers; 19 each pressure vacuum breakers, 40 each faucet vacuum breakers; 4 atmospheric vacuum breakers; 3 in-line vacuum breakers; 2 vending machine vacuum breakers; 430 each hose bib vacuum breakers; 21 each lab sink vacuum breakers; and associated piping, fittings, connections, unions, pipe insulation, traffic posts, pavement replacement, and other related work. For Plans and Specifications: There is a $40.00 Non-Refundable charge for ''EACH'' set 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. PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU ARE A PRIME CONTRACTOR, SUBCONTRACTOR, SUPPLIER, ETC. PLEASE ALSO INCLUDE (1) A POINT OF CONTRACT, (2) A TELEPHONE NUMBER, AND (3) A FAX NUMBER. To obtain a Plan Holders List fax your request Attn: Ronnie Mitchum at 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: Lauri Newkirk-Paggi, Code 0211LNP. 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 $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00. Estimated duration of the contract is 270 days for completion. (0136)

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