U.S. DOE, Western Area Power Administration, P.O. Box 3402, Golden, CO 80401 ATN:A1500

54 -- STEEL STRUCTURES SOL DE-RP65-97WA13899 DUE 112296 POC Candace L. Thatcher, Contract Specialist, (303) 275-1512, Jon F. Olsen, Contracting Officer. The Western Area Power Administration of the Department of Energy has a requirement for the fabrication and delivery of galvanized steel transmission line towers, microwave towers, and tubular steel structures. Western estimates that the material will be 70 percent standard-strength steel, 10 percent nuts and bolts, and the remainder high-strength steel. Award of a requirements-type contract is anticipated, with no minimum quantity guaranteed. Each delivery order issued will include one reproducible of all material bills and shop detail drawings required for furnishing steel towers, microwave towers, or tubular steel structures. Orders may include furnishing and delivering the following material: (a) separate tower parts, stub angles, nuts and bolts up to 2,000 pounds, (b) separate tower parts, stub angles, nuts and bolts, or complete tower bodies and extensions from 2,001 to 20,000 pounds, (c) complete tower bodies and/or extensions, from 20,001 to 50,000 pounds, (d) complete tower bodies and extensions above 50,000 pounds, and (e) complete or partial tubular steel structures, including nuts, bolts, and anchor bolts from 1,000 to 30,000 pounds. Delivery will be FOB Destination to various points within a 15-state area within the western United States. Period of performance will be one 12-month base year, with two 1-year option periods. The Government intends to negotiate a firm-fixed price contract, in accordance with FAR Part 12 - Acquisition of Commercial Items. Technical proposals will consist of an oral presentation by offerors to the Technical Evaluation Panel and submission of supplementary written material. Details on the oral presentation process will be provided in the solicitation. It is anticipated that one award will result from this solicitation. This proposed procurement is a 100% set-aside for small business concerns. All responsible small business concerns may submit a proposal which will be considered by this agency. The solicitation will be issued o/a October 25, 1996. Information hours: 8:00am-4:00 pm (MST), Monday-Friday. (0288)

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