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Y -- REELING MACHINE TEST SET (RMTS)/AIR FRAMES FACILITY, BORG EL ARAB AIR BASE, ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT SOL DACA78-98-R-0023 DUE 081298 POC Contract Specialist Steve Ritter (540) 665-3784 (Site Code DACA78) This announcement is for the purpose of soliciting names of firms or joint ventures interested in submitting an offer for this project. Eligible contractors will be limited to (1) U.S. construction firms, (2) joint ventures between U.S. firms including at least one U.S. construction firm, or (3) joint ventures between U.S. firms and Egyptian firms, including at least one U.S. construction firm. To be considered a U.S. construction firm, the firm must perform construction as a significant portion of its business; must be incorporated and have its corporate headquarters in the U.S; must have paid corporate franchise and employment taxes in the U.S. for a minimum of two years and shall have filed state and federal income tax declaration for a minimum of two corporate years, having paid any applicable taxes determined to be due as a result of such filings; and employ U.S. citizens in key management positions. To be considered an Egyptian firm, the firm must be a minimum of fifty-one percent Egyptian ownership, and an independently-owned firm. Firms which are partially or wholly owned by, or otherwise affiliated with the Government of Egypt or its agencies are ineligible. Performance and payment bonds will be required. The estimated cost of construction is between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000. PROJECT SCOPE: The work will consist of construction of an intermediate level maintenance building for the SH-2G Helicopter and a utility building. The maintenance building will house the Reeling Machine Test Set (RMTS) shop, hydraulic shop, welding shop, corrosion control shop, paint shop, tire/wheel shop, non-destructive inspection (NDI) shop, avionics shop, as well as mechanical/electrical room, toilet room and offices. The building will be a single story, reinforced concrete structure with infill masonry concrete units and stucco exterior wall finish, approx. 700 sq meters in area, with an approx. 250 square meter area covered yard. Electrical power with a distribution system, HVAC, sanitary system, utility connections, fire alarm system, site work including paving is included. Some office furniture and minor appliances will be provided, however, most of the shop equipment for the facility will not be provided by this contract. The utility building will house a stand-by motor generator and electrical switches. CONTRACT PROCEDURES: Both a price proposal and a technical proposal will be required. Evaluation factors will include, at a minimum, price, past performance, experience (design and construction), and management capability. Request for Proposal (RFP) will be issued to prime contractors responding to this notice. Tentative date for issuance of RFP is 30 June 1998. Tentative date for receipt of proposals is 12 August 1998. Tentative contract award date is 22 September 1998. Contract award will be made on a firm fixed-price basis. Anticipated contract duration is 455 calendar days. A pre-bid site visit is tentatively scheduled for 13 July 1998. Procedure for obtaining base passes will be provided on 18 May 1998 to thosecontractors responding to this announcement. Contractors will submit base pass information to the Transatlantic Programs Center, Egypt Area Office, not later than 27 May 1998. Firms interested in receiving this solicitation should send a written request to either the address listed above, or fax a copy to (540)665-4033, ATTN: Steve Ritter. The request should state the name of the company, mailing and shipping addresses of the firm, telephone and fax numbers, point of contact, and should reference the solicitation number. In accordance with the requirements stated above, all responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered. (0106)

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