U. S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, MOBILE, ATTN: CESAM-CT (PLANS ROOM NO. 1000A), P. O. BOX 2288 MOBILE ALABAMA 36628-0001, OR 109 ST. JOSEPH STREET MOBILE AL 36602

Y -- FIRE TRAINING FACILITY HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE, FLORIDA (DADE COUNTY) SOL DACA01-97-B-0007 DUE 011697 POC Contact Ms. Karen Johnson, 334/690-2535; Contracting Officer, Edward M. Slana (Site Code W31XNJ) In general, the work shall consist of the following: Construction of a Fire Training Facility that includes a 100 ft diameter, lined and environmentally acceptable fire training pit, a large steel frame aircraft mock-up, a two story approx. 1200 sf CMU block smoke house (optional), a steel frame control stand, 10,000 gallon propane gas tank, pumps, piping, storage system for gas and water, lighting, fencing and 200 ft diameter stabilized aggregate access area around the aircraft mock-up. This solicitation includes bid options which may not be awarded. Critical Path Method (Network Analysis System) is required. Bid documents are available on or about 12 December 1996. Costs are as follows: Plans half size $15.00. Specifications $30. Cost of work is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. This procurement is a Competitive 8(a) Set-Aside as established by Section 8 (a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(a)). Only those firms meeting the Small Business Administration's (SBA) criterion, and have previously been certified by the SBA as an ''8(a) Contractor'', are eligible to compete for this procurement and ultimately be awarded a subcontract from the SBA. It has been determined by the SBA that competition will be restricted to 8(a) firms which have SIC Code 1542 among their approved SIC Codes and which are in the State of Florida and serviced by the SBA District Office located in Miami, Florida. Requests for Plans and specification shall indicate in writing whether firm will bid as a Prime contractor or a Subcontractor. Firm's physical address, telephone and facsimile numbers, and name of point of contact must also be provided to facilitate any overnight mailing required. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered. (0327)

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