45CONS, 1201 Edward H. White II St, MS 7200, Patrick AFB, FL 32925-3237

Y -- CONSTRUCT NATURAL GAS (COMPRESSED) STATION, PATRICK AFB FL SOL F08650-98-B-0027 DUE 071698 POC Erik Swoboday, Contract Specialist (407) 494-9952, Linda Greaves, Contracting Officer (407) 494-5229 Provide all labor, material, and equipment required to construct a three-sided, concrete block, walled and roof structure to house the CNG compressor, storage vessels and air compressor; construct a CNG refueling island, with canopy, to support dual dispensers and a vehicle identification reader; provide a below grade natural gas pipeline from the station storage vessels to the dispensers; and provide site improvements, including paved drive-way and signage. Equipment required includes a gas-operated CNG compressor with dryer, CNG storage vessels, air compressor for starting the CNG compressor, two CNG dispensers, and a vehicle identification reader. References from at least three CNG projects similar in size and scope that have been completed during the past five years, including contact person's name and telephone number, are required for quality assurance purposes. Period of performance is 150 calendar days after Notice to Proceed is issued. Solicitation issue date of 16 Jul 98 and bid opening date of 19 Aug 98 are tentative. The applicable SIC code and size standard for this acquisition are 1623/$17M. The estimated range of this project is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The solicitation is unrestricted. Requests for the solicitation must be mailed or faxed to (407) 494-6193 and include telephone number, nine-digit zip code, and (1) state whether your organization is a small or large business based on the size standard above, and (2) indicate if a small disadvantaged or woman-owned business. Phone requests will not be accepted. A $25 nonrefundable fee is required for each copy of the solicitation. Faxed requests for the solicitation will be accepted but fees must be received by 45 CONS/LGCC before packages will be issued. Mailing address for requests/fees is 45 CONS/LGCC, 1201 Edward H. White II St, M/S 7200, Patrick AFB FL 32925-3237. Only business/certified/cashier checks or money orders will be accepted and must be payable to: Disbursing Officer DSSN 6624. NOTICE TO OFFERORS: FUNDS ARE NOT PRESENTLY AVAILABLE FOR THIS PROJECT. NO AWARD WILL BE MADE UNTIL FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO MAKE PAYMENTS UNDER A CONTRACT. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THIS SOLICITATION, EITHER BEFORE OR AFTER BID OPENING, WITH NO OBLIGATION TO THE OFFEROR BY THE GOVERNMENT. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the 45th Space Wing. Posted 06/24/98 (0175)

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