AFFTC/PKAD Directorate of Contracting, 5 S Wolfe Ave, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1185

J -- INSPECT AND ESTIMATE REPAIRS ON 13 RAILCARS SOL F04700-98-T-1915 POC Patrick Nelson- Contract Specialist, (805) 277-3900 ext. 2276; John C. Lemacks-Contracting Officer, (805) 277-3900 ext. 2253 WEB: On-line Acquisition Solicitation Information System, http://afftc_pk.elan.af.mil/oasis/index.asp. E-MAIL: click e-mail link to contact the POC, patrick.nelson@edex.edwards.af.mil. Edwards AFB, CA has a requirement for United States Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) in the following areas: Inspect and estimate repair of 13 railcars located in Amarillo, Texas; repaired railcars must pass acceptance for interchange service and cars must be able to support 30 helium tanks; railcars are rectangular and each car has a gross weight of 240,000 lbs.; and the place of performance/repairs is Amarillo, Texas. The Government anticipates scheduling a site visit for prospective quoters in Amarillo, Texas. The standard industrial classification code is 7699. The size standard is $5.0 million. This acquisition is unrestricted. This acquisition is being accomplished under FAR part 13 procedures, Acquisition of Commercial services. All interested offerors may obtain a copy of the RFQ at the following internet address: http://afftc_pk.elan.af.mil/oasis/index.asp. Offerors are highly encouraged to visit the identified internet address as soon as possible, to become familiar with the software employed by this agency, so as to allow timely downloading of the solicitation. No hard copies of the RFQ will be mailed or faxed. Estimated date for appearance of RFQ on the internet is 14 Oct 98 and estimated date for site visit is 28 Oct 98. Anticipated due date for quotes is 13 Nov 98 and anticipated award date is 20 Nov 98. Posted 09/25/98 (W-SN254763). (0268)

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