Commander, Pine Bluff Arsenal, 10-020 Kabrich Circle, Attn: SIOPB- PO, Pine Bluff, AR 71602-9500

Z -- AIR FILTRATION SYSTEM BOILER HOUSES SOL DAAA03-97-B-0002 DUE 022697 POC Thaddious Kee, Contract Specialist, 501/540-3040. THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE: Contractor is to provide all labor, materials, supplies, equipment and transporation necessary to replace existing AIR DRYING SYSTEM at Boiler Plants 2, 3 and 4 in accordance with specifications for air filtration Boiler Houses, SIOPB-EHE-ME, dated 25 SEP 1996 and drawings 32-060ME-14 and 32-060EL-8 sheets 1 and 2. This is an unrestricted acquisition in accordance with Public Law 100 -- 656. Performance period will be 180 days after issuance of notice to proceed. Work is to be performed at Pine Bluff Arsenal, Pine Bluff, AR 71602-9500. The estimated cost of the proposed construction is between 250,000 and $500,000. All responsible ssources may submit an offer which shall be considered. Solicitations packages may be requested as follows: Facsimile Request: 501/540-4090, Answering machine request:501/540-4095. (0021)

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