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Z -- PRE-QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS FOR WINDOW REPLACEMENT AT THE CHNCERY OFFICE BUILDING IN CAIRO, EGYPT. SOL s-FBOAD-97-B-0124 POC Mark J. Toler (703) 875-6291 or facsimile 875-6292 17. The Department of State, Office of Foreign Buildings Operations (A/FBO), is seeking to pre-qualify offerors for the replacement of the blast-resistant windows in the Chancery Office Building (Cairo I Tower) at the U.S. Embassy compound in Cairo, Egypt. The windows are constructed of a laminated polycarbonate core with single layers of 1/8-inch heat strengthened glass laminated to the core on the interior and exterior. The solicitation will provide for options to replace all of the windows or part of the windows. The COB is occupied at this time and will remain so during the project. The performance period for total window replacement will be 12 months and partial replacement will be 6 months.. The project's estimated value is between $500,000 and $2,000,000. Prospective offerors must meet the following pre-qualification criteria and provide details of their qualifications in writing in order to be pre-qualified and receive the solicitation: A) Demonstrate the ability to successfully finance a project of this magnitude, including the ability to obtain the necessary bonding and insurance for a project of this size; B) Demonstrate experience in completing similar construction/renovation type projects between $500,000 and $2,000,000; C). Demonstrate successful installation of blast-resistant windows and glazings on projects similar in value and complexity which were performed outside the continental United States, Alaska and Hawaii; D). Demonstrate satisfactory performance on a similar U.S. Government contract, if any; Although previous or ongoing performance of a U.S. Government contract is not a requirement, if such contracts have been performed, the Contractor must have satisfactorily performed said contracts. E). Provide certification or recommendation from a blast-resistant glazing manufacturer that your firm is qualified to perform such an installation. The successful offeror, including all entities which comprise a joint venture, must possess a Department of Defense (DOD) SECRET Facility Security Clearance (FCL), issued in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual, DOD 5220.22M, prior to contract performance. Specifically designated personnel assigned to this contract must also possess SECRET personnel clearances issued by the Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office. Interested applicants must request a "Pre-Qualification Package" from Mr. Mark J. Toler at (703) 875-6292 (fax), within 10 days of publication of this notice. Fax requests only. Offerors shall submit an original and two copies of the completed pre-qualification information 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, P.O. Box 12248, Rosslyn Station, Arlington, Virginia 22219; Courier/Overnight Mail Address: U.S. Department of State, Office of Foreign Buildings Operations, A/FBO/AP/AD/DCB, SA-6, Room L-600, Attention Mark J. Toler, 1700 N. Ft. Myer Drive, (17th Street entrance), Arlington, Virginia 22209. Completed pre-qualification packages must be received by August 10, 1997. (0211)

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