U.S. ARMY CONSTR ENGRG RES LAB, ATTN: CONTRACTS OFFICE, P.O. BOX 9005, CHAMPAIGN IL 61826-9005

A -- SERVICES TO PROVIDE RESEARCH SUPPORT AND DEMONSTRATION IN THE AREA OF LEAD-BASED PAINT ABATEMENT UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN INDEFINITE DELIVERY CONTRACT. SOL DACA88-97-R-0003 DUE 013097 POC Contract Specialist Pamela A. Woodard 217/352-6511 7589 (Site Code DACA88) 17. The Materials Science and Technology Division, of the U.S. Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratories (USACERL), requires Research Support and Demonstration in the Area of Lead-Based Paint Abatement. Activities shall include conducting rsearch demonstrations of technologies and parameters for removal of Lead Based Paint (LBP). Requirements include the documentation of removal rates, waste generation, worker protection requirements, environmental control, material selection and hand tool oeration parameters. Other requirements shall include the performance of environmental testing such as the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TLCP) on the LBP waste streams generated at a military installation and the performance of XRay Florescent (XRF) and air monitoring on site during LBP removal. The performance of life cycle cost analysis on each of the emerging LBP technologies will be required. Inaddition, the preparation of generic specifications for removal of LBP from exterior surfaces will be required. Services to be provided will be accomplished by up to a maximum $1,000,000.00 under an Indefinite Delivery contract with a maximum per firm-fixe price delivery order of $200,000.00. Delivery orders may be issued during a period of one year with the same terms and conditions as the Indefinite Delivery contract. The contract will include an option for an additional year in accordance with the terms and conditions of the original contract. Multiple awards may be made under this solicitation. Request for Proposal (RFP) Number DACA88-97-R-0003 will be issue on or about 30 December 1996 with the closing date on or about 30 January 1997. Basis for award will be accomplished by the approach of best value to the Government, with consideration given to past performance, delivery, price and other considerations ofvalue. Submissions shall be in accordance with the RFP. Requests for copies of this solicitation shall be made in writing and addressed to USACERL, Attn: Contracts Office, P.O. Box 9005, Champaign, Illinois 61826-9005. There will be no telephone requests accepted. Requests for solicitation package may be submitted via facsimile at (217) 373-6773. Sincerely, Deloras Adamson Contracting Officer (0344)

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