Panama Canal Commission, Contracting Division, Building 5, 1st Floor, APO, AA 34011-2300

J -- REP., REW., RECONST. & CONST. NEW COMP. 900HP ELECTOVATOR SOL CRA-89722-JR-29 DUE 101498 POC Dalida Lasso, Contract Specialist, (507) 272-3643, Maria T. de Chirino, Contracting Officer, (507) 272-4652 The Panama Canal Commission intends to negotiate a contract on a sole source basis with Argo Automation, Inc. to repair, rewind, reconstruct, and construct new components of a 900-hp Electrovator motor; the work will also include testing and exterior finishes. The Commission will deliver the motor in New Orleans for Contractor's pick up. After work is completed, the motor shall be returned to New Orleans, ready for export packing to the Republic of Panama. Total performance period is 90 calendar days. When requesting solicitation state name, address, facsimile number and solicitation number. Request will be accepted by Facsimile at 011-507-272-7661; e-mail address: fmcc-c2h@pancanal.com or mailing address. Any firm who may elect to challenge this sole source procurement should contact the Commission for additional information. Note 22 applies. Posted 08/31/98 (D-SN244032). (0243)

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