Operational Contracting Office, 8110 Industrial Dr., Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315

Y -- REPLACE VALVES AT HEAT PLANT #1, PROJ 97-2012 SOL F0561197R0256 DUE 012797 POC Karen Whalen, (719) 333-2734/Contracting Officer MSgt Steven C. Gess, (719) 333-2735 Project consists of, but is not limited to, installing eleven 300-class, government-furnished gate valves for boilers and expansion tank at Heat Plant #1, Bldg 2560, United States Air Force Academy CO. The first 30 days of performance is administrative. On-site work is also 30 days, but will start on or about 20 May 97 for asbestos removal. The heat plant is scheduled to shut down from 2 Jun 97 -- 16 Jun 97 for valve replacement. This acquisition is between $25, 000 and $100, 000. The site visit is scheduled for 13 Jan 97, 9:00 a.m., 8110 Industrial Drive, Conference Room A. This request for quotation is reserved for small businesses. Responsible sources may request this solicitation in writing or by fax (719 333-4747) including their business size, street address and telephone number. For informational purposes the small business size standard for this solicitation is one where the average annual receipts of the concern and its affiliates for the preceding three fiscal years does not exceed $7 million. Applicable SIC Code is 1711. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) is tentatively scheduled for issuance on or about 6 Jan 97. The anticipated award date is 10 Feb 97. Copies of this RFQ are limited to 20. Availability is on a first-come-first-served basis. Concerns may review the RFQ at this address. (0355)

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