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Y -- PHYSICAL FITNESS CENTER, FORT DETRICK, MARYLAND SOL DACA31-99-B-0002 DUE 120398 POC Betty Schneider (410) 962-3464 or (410) 962-5638 Y -- This procurement is 100% Set-Aside for Small Business Concerns. Estimated cost of construction is between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00. The SIC Code is 1542. Completion time is 365 construction plus 180 site. Project involves construction of a 3,480 SM Physical Fitness Center containing a gymnasium, exercise, aerobics and weight rooms; four racquetball/handball courts; office, storage, supply and issue spaces; locker rooms, showers, toilets and saunas; and supporting areas. Site work shall include all necessary improvements and utilities plus access road and parking. All responsible sources may submit a bid which will be considered. In order to comply with the Debt Collection Improvemen Act of 1996, all contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) to be considered for award of a Federal Contract. The initial registration date expired 31 May 1998. For information regarding future registration, contact (1) CCR Web site at http://www.acq.osd.mil/ec; (2) dial up modem at (614) 692-6788 (User ID: ccrpub; Password: pub2ccri); (3) through any DOD Certified Value Added Network. To review the database, the Web Site is: http://www.fedecnavigator.disa.mil. Additionally, a paper form for registration may be obtained from the DOD Electronic Commerce Information Center at 1(800) 334-3414. The Documents will be released on CD-ROM and will include the technical specifications, drawings and solicitation documents. Requests for this solicitation must be in writing and can be telefaxed to the attention of Betty Schneider at (410) 962-2878. There is no charge for the documents. Issuance Date o/a 3 November 1998 with a Bid Opening Date of o/a 3 December 1998. Posted 10/19/98 (W-SN263243). (0292)

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