DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, ACQUISITION DIVISION, 2172 13 1/2 ST, FORT CAMPBELL KY 42223-5358

Z -- REPAIR AND INSTALL GAS LINES SOL DAKF23-98-R-0220 DUE 091598 POC Contract Specialist Barbara K. Dawson (502) 798-7129 Contracting Officer Learah Smith (502) 798-7834 (Site Code DAKF23) This solicitation was previously synopsized as DAKF23-98-B-0026. Requirements contract to repair and install gas lines. SIC code is 1623/$17 million. Requirement is for a base and two 12-month option periods. The estimated dollar range is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Work includes cathodic protection, extra depth excavation; road cutting, boring and patching; operating, repairing and installing valves and meters; installation of Government provided materials; inspection and testing of existing lines (i.e., x-ray, leak detection, pressure, etc.) This acquisition is issued pursuant to the "Business Opportunity Development Reform Act of 1988" and subsequent award will be subject to the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. Therefore, this acquisition is Unrestricted; however, solicitation will contain an evaluation preference for SDB concerns. Fort Campbell is using the Internet for advertising and issuing solicitations. Solicitation packages downloaded from Directorate of Contracting's Home Page will be in the Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). Free copies of the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print the solicitations may be obtained at www.adobe.com/prodindex/acrobat/readstep/html or on the Directorate of Contracting's Home Page at www.campbell-doc.army.mil when issued. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by this Posted 07/24/98 (I-SN228188). (0205)

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