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Z -- INSTALL FEEDWATER ECONOMIZER SYSTEM AND REPAIR BLOWDOWN HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM, BLDG 1201, HANSCOM AFB, MA SOL F19650-97-B-0017 DUE 092497 POC Marla Levenson, Contract Specialist, (617)377-3251, Daniel Grejdus, Contracting Officer,(617)377-2949. This project is to remove and replace the existing continuous boiler blowdown heat recovery system and install four (4) boiler feedwater economizers at the Central Heating Plant, and to remove and replace high pressure steam traps in various other buildings at Hanscom AFB, MA. The principle items of work include, but are not limited to: demolition of medium pressure (100 psig) steam and condensate piping, removal and replacement of high pressure steam traps, removal of continuous blowdown heat recovery system and associated controls, roofing work, piping, rigging, metal fabrication, structural steel, heat exchanging equipment, insulation, induced draft fans, associated electrical work and direct digital controls. Perspective contractors shall note that none of the four (4) boilers at the Central Plant shall be shut down for any reason during the months of October through April, inclusive. Acquisition of the Direct Digital Controls for this project shall be non-competitive to Southern Technologies, Inc.The contract shall be Firm Fixed Price. This synopsis corrects the basic bid structure and respective periods of performance. The basic bid shall consist of removal and replacement of the existing blowdown heat recovery system with options for installation of two (2) feedwater economizers, installation of the two (2) remaining feedwater economizers, and replacement of high pressure steam drip traps. The magnitude of construction is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The period of performance for the basic bid is 130 calendar days. The periods of performance for the installation of two (2) feedwater economizers, installation of the two (2) remaining feedwater economizers, and replacement of high pressure steam drip traps are 330, 330, and 120 calendar days respectively. Performance periods for the options will run concurrently with the basic award. An exclusionary period is not required for this work. Tentative dates for issuing and opening of bids are 25 August l997 and 24 September l997. Firms interested in receiving a copy of this IFB should respond in writing to Operational Contracting, ESC/PKOC, ATTN: Marla Levenson, 104 Barksdale Street, Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-1806. You may fax a request to (617)377-3118. ATTN: Marla Levenson. All firms responding should indicate whether they are or are not a small, small disadvantaged, or small woman-owned business concern. The Government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation either before or after bid opening with no obligation to the offeror by the Government. (0241)

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