Dept of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service, Engineering Services Seattle, 2201 Sixth Ave., M/S RX-24, Rm 710, Seattle, WA 98121

Z -- LIFE SAFETY CODE UPGRADES FOR THE ST. PAUL CLINIC, ST. PAUL, ALASKA, PROJECT NO. AN8SP005C6 SOL 102-IFB-98-0001 DUE 030698 POC Abram L. Vinikoor, Contracting Officer, 206-615-2457 PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE: Work to be performed consists of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to upgrade the St. Paul Clinic to current NFPA 101 Life Safety Code condition. Work includes, but is not limited to: 1) Constructing/upgrading area separation walls; 2) replacing non-rated doors/hardware with fire-rated doors/hardware; 3) replacing interior stairways; 4) minor repairs to controls and pumps for existing heating system; and 5) minor repairs to lighting and other electrical systems. The plans are dimensioned using International System of Units (SI) metric equivalent measurements. The estimated price is between $100,000 and $250,000. The estimated period of performance is 180 days. Bid documents will be available at no charge on or about February 4, 1998. This acquisition is being considered as a potential set aside for 51% or more Indian-owned, controlled, and operated firms under the authority of the Buy Indian Act. In accordance with the Public Health Service Acquisition Regulation Paragraph 380.503(e), not more than fifty (50) percent of the work to be performed under a prime contract awarded pursuant to the Buy Indian Act shall be subcontracted to other than Indian firms. For this purpose, work to be performed does not include the provision of materials, supplies, or equipment. Interested contractors should respond no later than January 20, 1998 indicating whether they are a 51% or more Indian-owned and controlled firm and their interest in bidding as a prime or subcontractor. Inadequate responses from Indian prime and/or subcontractors may cause this acquisition to be reconsidered as an unrestricted procurement under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. All responses must be telefaxed no later than January 20, 1998 to (206) 615-2466 or in writing to the DHHS/IHS/Engineering Services address listed above, attn: Abram L. Vinikoor. (0342)

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