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Y -- INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTERS, NAVAL AIR STATION, KINGSVILLE, TX SOL N62467-95-B-1015 DUE 080196 POC For technical inquiries prior to bid opening, FAX 803/820-5853 Attn: T. C. Gainey, Code 0211TCG. Contracting Officer for this solicitation is L. R. Fisk. Information regarding ordering plans and specifications is provided at the end of this announcement. THIS IS A PRESOLICITATION NOTICE ONLY. THIS PRESOLICITATION IS BEING ADVERTISED ON AN ''UNRESTRICTED'' BASIS INVITING FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. A SOLICITATION NOTICE WILL BE PUBLISHED BEFORE INVITATIONS ARE ISSUED. The work includes the following: provide reduced pressure zone backflow preventers, double check valve assembly backflow preventers, pressure vacuum breakers, faucet vacuum breakers, hose bib vacuum breakers and lab sink vacuum breakers, 8-inch water main, 10-inch water main; and provide associated piping, fittings, connections, unions, pipe insulation, traffic posts, pavement replacement, and other related work. For Plans and Specifications: There is a $35.00 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 FINANCE PRINTING DETACHMENT OFFICE, ATTN: RONNIE MITCHUM, 2825 AVENUE ''D'' NORTH, SUITE B, CHARLESTON, SC 29408-1802. PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU ARE A PRIME CONTRACTOR, SUBCONTRACTOR, SUPPLIER, ETC. PLEASE ALSO INCLUDE (1) A POINT OF CONTACT, (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: T. C. Gainey, Code 0211TCG. 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 $250,000.00 and $500,000.00. Estimated duration of the contract is 240 days for completion. (0159)

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