U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, TRANSATLANTIC PROGRAMS CENTER, P. O. BOX 2250, WINCHESTER VA 22604-1450

Y -- DEPOT 21, EGYPT SOL DACA78-97-R-0002 DUE 120596 POC Contract Specialist Vickianne F. Shepherd (540) 665-3680 (Site Code DACA78) The purpose of this announcement is to solicit names of firms or joint ventures interested in submitting an offer on the following project. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, on behalf of the Government of Egypt (Egyptian Armament Authority (EAA), Egyptian Armament and Ammunition Department (EAAD)), shall award a firm fixed-price contract for minor construction, repairs, operational support, and maintenance at Depot 21, an Egyptian military installation. The estimated magnitude of the project is between $500,000 and $1,000,000.00. PROJECT SCOPE: Work consists of providing mechanical ventilation systems, generators, electrical and sitework for Caves 8, 10, and 11. Included as an option in the contract will be the following requirements: The contractor shall provide forklifts and their spare parts. The work to be performed is primarily mechanical and electrical renovation with minor miscellaneous supporting construction and O&M training. The period of performance will be one year. CONTRACT PROCEDURES: Both a technical proposal and a price proposal will be required. Evaluation factors are (a) price, (b) past performance, (c) experience in Egypt, and (d) management and execution plan. Contractors will be limited to: (1) U.S. construction firms; (2) joint ventures between U.S. firms, including at least one U.S. construction firm; or (3) joint ventures between U.S. firms and Egyptian firms, including at least one U.S. construction firm. To be considered a U.S. construction firm, the firm must: Perform construction as a significant part of its business; be incorporated and have a corporate headquarters in the U.S.; have paid corporate franchise and employment taxes in the U.S. for a minimum of two years and shall have filed state and federal tax declarations for a minimum of two corporate years; have paid any applicable taxes determined to be due as a result of such filings; and employ U.S. citizens in key management positions. To be considered an Egyptian firm, the firm must have a minimum of fifty-one percent Egyptian ownership, and must be an independently-owned firm. Firms which are partially or wholly owned or otherwise affiliated with the Government of Egypt or its agencies are ineligible. Performance guarantees will be required. Tentative date for issuance of Request for Proposal (RFP) DACA78-97-R-0002 is 21 October 1996. Tentative date for receipt of proposals is 5 December 1996. Tentative award date is 24 January 1997. Interested suppliers and contractors can inspect the plans and specifications at the address indicated, or purchase them after the RFP is issued. If your firm is interested in being considered for this project, you must notify this office of your interest by letter or fax. Only written requests will be accepted. Please respond to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Transatlantic Programs Center, ATTN: CETAC-CT-WC/ Mrs. Vickianne Shepherd, P.O. Box 2250, Winchester, VA 22604-1450. Mrs. Shepherd can be reached at facsimile (540) 665-4033.(0254)

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