U.S. ARMY SOLDIER SYSTEMS COMMAND, ACQUISITION DIRECTORATE, ATTN AMSSC-AD, NATICK MA 01760-5011

N -- SERVICES: TO REMOVE OLD AND INSTALL NEW PANELS IN THE TROPIC WIND TUNNELS SOL DAAK60-97-T-7111 DUE 032897 POC Purchasing Agent ROBERTA F. BOSWELL (508) 233-4946 (Site Code DAAK60) The U.S. Army Soldier Systems Command has a requirement for services to replace approximately 96, 16 gauge, 5 foot by 8 foot steel panels from the ceilings and walls. Approximately 48 panels shall be replaced in the one wind tunnel located in the Doriot Climatic Chamber building 2. The panels cover two walls and the ceiling of the tropic wind tunnel. Contractor shall provide all labor materials and equipment to remove the existing sheet metal wall and ceiling panels in the test areas of the tropic wind tunnel. Contractor shall remove with great care all electrical wiring, conduit, tracking, and piping that may interfere with the removal of wall and ceiling panels. Items removed other than the wall and ceiling panels shall be re-installed by the contractor. Contractor shall remove and dispose of all debris, excess materials or other waste generated during the removal and installation of panels. Panels shall overlap each other at the seams and shall be fastened to the walls and ceiling using the existingstays. New stainless steel machine round head screws matching the old screws thread size and length shall be used. Contractor shall be responsible for all holes and cut-outs made to the panels to allow for screws, electrical boxes, conduit, electrical panels, windows, tracking and light penetrations. Contractor may use the existing stays connected to the walls and ceiling. If additional stays are needed, the contractor shall be responsible for installing them. Contractor shall re-install all electrical wiring, conduit, lights, tracking and piping removed during demolition to the original locations and state of operations. All electrical work shall be done in strict accordance with the most current edition of the National Electrical Code. Contractors are encouraged to make a site visit to inspect existing condition. The SIC code for this acquisition is 1542. Requests for copies of the RFQ must be submitted in writing and should include the requestors name, address, phone number, facsimile number, and e-mail address. Requests may be submitted by mail, facsimile, or e-mail. Telephone requests will not be accepted. This is a first time acquisition, no previous history available. E-mail shall be used to the maximum extent possible to distribute RFQ related documents. The facsimile number is (508)233-5286. The e-mail address is "rboswell@natick-emh2.army.mil", See Note 1. (0044)

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