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Z -- REPAIR/ALTER BEQ A-727, NAVAL AIR STATION, KEY WEST, FL SOL N62467-96-B-0745 DUE 081396 POC For technical inquiries prior to bid opening, FAX 803/820-5853 Attn: Susie Conner, Code 0211SC. 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 interior and partial exterior renovation of Building A-727. Specific items of work include asbestos abatement, demolition, cast-in-place concrete, concrete masonry, finish carpentry, synthetic stucco, CSPE roofing, aluminum storefront systems, wood doors and metal frames, curtain wall, finish hardware, drywall, carpeting, resilient flooring, ceramic and porcelain tile flooring, painting, miscellaneous specialties, HVAC, plumbing, electrical and related incidental work. For Plans and Specifications: There is a $140.00 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: Susie Conner, Code 0211SC. 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 $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00. Estimated duration of the contract is 365 days for completion. (0159)

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