Phillips Laboratory, Operational Contracting Division/PKOC, 2050 Wyoming Blvd SE, Kirtland AFB NM, 87117-5663

Z -- REPLACE HEATERS IN HANGARS 1000, 1001, AND 1002, KIRTLAND AFB NM SOL F29650-96-B0020 DUE 063096 POC Wilma Harrington, Contract Specialist, 505/846-4674; Ed Castillo, Contracting Officer, 505/846-2929. This directorate intends to issue Invitation for Bid (IFB) F29650-96-B0020 on or about 30 Jun 96. Responses will be due approximately thirty (30) days thereafter. The Government intends to procure this project under full and open (unrestricted) competition. The magnitude of this project is between $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00 with a performance period of 180 calendar days. Contractors bidding as the prime contractor must have a primary Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code of 1711 with a size standard of $7.0M. The work includes the removal of existing individual steam unit heaters, including the supply and return piping system, in the open high bay hanger areas and replace with new gas-fired low intensity tube-type infra-red radiant heaters. Asbestos pipe insulation on existing piping will be abated where required and present, and will be disposed of in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. New underground gas lines to two of the hangars will be installed under existing concrete aprons. Power exhausters will be vented to the exterior, through walls, and ducted combustion air will be extended to each burner. Patching and painting of any areas disturbed by the construction effort will also be required. The existing heating and cooling systems in the office and shop areas of the hangars will remain as is. Please note that funds are not presently available, however, they have been requested. This IFB is based upon your understanding that (1) funds are not available and (2) if funds do not become available no obligation will be incurred by the Government because of this IFB. Firms interested in this IFB should submit a written request to the Contract Specialist, Wilma Harrington, 2050 Wyoming Blvd SE, Kirtland AFB NM 87117-5663, indicating whether they are an 8(a) certified firm, a small disadvantaged business (SDB), a small business (SB), a large business, and/or a woman owned business. Request for this IFB must be made by letter (by mail or FAX No. 505/846-5444). Telephone requests will not be honored. Availability of this solicitation is limited, and will be furnished on a first-come, first served basis. For issues regarding this acquisition, please contact Wilma Harrington, Contract Specialist, at 505/846-4000 or Ed Castillo, Contracting Officer, at 505/846-2992. (0152)

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