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Y -- PRE-QUALIFICATION OF OFFERORS FOR RENOVATION OF THE U.S. EMBASSY BUILDING IN WARSAW, POLAND SOL S-FBOAD-97-R0027 POC Neil D. Weiss, (703) 875-6379 or facsimile 875-6292. PRE-QUALIFICATION FOR RENOVATION OF THE U.S. EMBASSY OFFICE BUILDING IN WARSAW, POLAND. The U.S. Department of State, Office of Foreign Buildings Operations (FBO) is seeking to pre-qualify offerors for renovation of the U.S. Embassy office building in Warsaw. The renovation will include complete replacement of the HVAC system, rehabilitation of the electrical system to support the new HVAC system, replacement of all windows, cleaning and rehabilitation of exterior facades, a new roof screen, renovation of restrooms, replacement of lighting fixtures, construction of two new fire stair towers, and security improvements, including installation of window grilles, modification of the existing vehicular entry and sally ports, and installation of new security doors. The facility will be occupied and in full use during renovation, and consequently, construction phasing is an important consideration under this project. The estimated value of the construction services is between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00. The solicitation is planned for release in approximately February 1997. The performance period from contract award to project completion is estimated at 16 months beginning in October 1997. In order to be eligible to perform under this contract, the successful offeror must possess or be able to obtain a Department of Defense (DOD) Secret facility clearance (FCL), issued in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), DOD 5220.22-M. Specifically designated personnel assigned to this contract must also possess a Secret personnel security clearance issued by the Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO). All offerors will be required to comply with security requirements as detailed in the NISPOM. Offerors already possessing the necessary FCL are requested to submit their appropriate CAGE Code together with the required pre-qualification documentation. If the selected offeror does not possess the necessary DOD FCL, it will be sponsored by the Department of State. Sponsorship does not guarantee that the firm will receive the clearance. A period of not more than 100 calendar days from selection of the final offeror will be allowed for this offeror to obtain the necessary FCL and personnel security clearances. After this period the Government will not be obligated to delay contract award, pending the issuance of any necessary security clearances. Firms which form joint ventures must also comply with the above FCL and personnel security clearance requirements. In order to pre-qualify, offerors must request a "Pre-qualification Package" from Neil D. Weiss at (703) 875-6292 (FAX) or (703) 875-6379 (phone), within ten (10) days of publication of this notice. Fax requests are preferred. Offerors shall submit an ORIGINAL AND TWO COPIES of their completed pre-qualification package to: U.S. MAIL ADDRESS: U.S. Department of State, Office of Foreign Buildings Operations, A/FBO/AP/AD/DCB, SA-6, Room L-600, Attention: Neil D. Weiss, P.O. Box 12248, Arlington, Virginia 22219, COURIER/OVERNIGHT MAIL ADDRESS: U.S. Department of State, Office of Foreign Buildings Operations, A/FBO/AP/AD/DCB, Room L-600, Attention Neil D. Weiss, 1700 N. Lynn Street, Arlington, Virginia 22209. Completed "Pre-qualification Packages" must be received within forty-five (45) calendar days from the publication date of this notice. (0365)

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