U. S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, MOBILE, ATTN: CESAM-CT (PLANS ROOM NO. 1000A), P. O. BOX 2288 MOBILE ALABAMA 36628-0001, OR 109 ST. JOSEPH STREET MOBILE AL 36602

Z -- UPGRADE JET ENGINE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM ARNOLD AFB, TENNESSEE SOL DACA01-97-B-0058 DUE 070897 POC Contact Karen Johnson, 334/690-2535; Contracting Officer, Edward M. Slana (Site Code W31XNJ) Replacement of very large diameter (48" and larger), specially fabricated, extremely high temperature and pressure, ram air duct sections, including expansion joints with new stainless steel ducts. Includes demolition, removals, fabrication insulation and associated supports, expansion joints, site work and related utilities. Work will be accomplished during a very short duration outage of a jet engine test facility. This solicitation includes bid options which may not be awarded. A pre-bid conference will be scheduled at a date to be determined. Critical path method (Network Analysis System) is required. For this job, a small business is defined as having average annual receipts of less than $17,000,000 for the past three years. Specific questions related to this project may be answered by Carol Conklin at 334-694-3605, Fax 334-690-2902. Refer questions on distribution or plans/specifications to (334) 690-2535. Note: Bidders, subcontractors and Dodge/Plan Rooms are encouraged to register on the Internet to receive one CD-ROM. Registration on the Internet should minimize possible errors and delay in receiving the CD-ROM. Registration instructions are available on the Internet at http://www.sam.usace.army.mil/sam/ct. Registration may also be completed by faxing to 334-694-4343, Attn: Plans Room, CESAM. Telephonic requests will not be accepted. In either case, those registering are responsible for the accuracy of the information on the mailing list. Registration must include the firms physical address, telephone, fax number and a point of contract. Registration should be completed one week prior to the issue date. Bidders, subcontractors and Dodge/Plan rooms are encouraged to obtain access to the Internet as it is the way of the future! All notifications of changes to this solicitation shall be made through the Internet only. It is therefore the contractors responsibility to check the Internet address listed above daily, for any posted changes to this solicitation. Actual solicitation amendments will be issued either by fax, 3.5" diskette or CD-ROM. The Plans and specifications will be issued on Compact Disc (CD-ROM) only and will be provided free of charge. Plans and specifications will not be provided in a printed paper format; however, the Government reserves the right to revert to paper medium when it is determined to be in the Government's best interest. All bid forms, bid bonds, and other normal documents required for the bid submittal, including amendments to the bid submittal, shall be in paper medium. Electronic medium for the bid submittal documents will not be allowed. Bid documents are available on or about 4 June 1997. Advertised on CD-ROM (FREE). Estimated cost of work is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. Request for plans and specifications shall indicated in writing whether firm will bid as a prime contractor or a subcontractor. Firm's physical address, telephone and facsimile numbers, and name of point of contact must also be provided to facilitate any overnight mailing required. Unrestricted.All responsible sources may submit a bid which (0132)

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