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Z -- CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF NEW CABLE TRAY SYSTEM, SUPPORTS AND RELATED WORK AT THE COMMAND AND DATA ACQUISITION STATION IN FAIRBANKS, ALASKA SOL 52ABNE700016 DUE 101596 POC For a copy of the solicitation call 206-526-6425. For further information call contract Specialist Guiomar M. Silva-Azevedo at 206-526-6034 The work to be performed includes (A) installation of thermo-pile supports and foundations (item A shall be completed between 1 November 1996 and 31 March 1997); (B) installation of non-permafrost supports and foundation, (C) installation of new cable tray, (D) temporary raising and supporting of the existing cables in the exsisting cable tray near the anticipated tie-in points south of the bridge and at the spur, (E) making of final tie-ins between the new and old cable trays at the bridge and spur, (F) completion of connection and tie-in at the existing S-Band Antenna junction box (items B through F above shall be completed by 30 June 1997;(G) removal of the old cables, trays, and supports after the new cables have been terminated and tested (the Contractor shall allow a maximum period of 12 months for installation and testing of the new cables in the new cable trays (by others) before returning to the site to complete Item G above. Estimated price range is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Procurement is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. See Note 1. Solicitation to be issued o/a September 15, 1996. All responsible sources may submit a bid, which shall be considered by the agency. (0229)

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