U.S. Army Engineer District, Chicago, Corps of Engineers, 111 North Canal Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606-7206

J -- REPAIR AND REBUILDING FOOTE-JONES HYDRAULIC GEAR BOX REDUCERS SOL DACW23-99-R-0039 DUE 090799 POC for technical information contact Steve Hungness (312)353-6400 X4008, for contractual information contact Katherine McClendon (312)353-6400 X1701 Chicago District intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Chicago Chain and Transmission Company, a factory authorized dealer of Foote-Jones/Illinois Gear of Chicago, IL for repair and rebuilding of a 8500 lbs. Foote-Jones model 1375-24 WHA worm helical reducer and a Foote-Jones model 70 SHC primary reducer. The specifications, plans or drawings related to the procurement described are not available and cannot be furnished by the Govt. This is considered a sole source procurement because it would not be practical to substitute different parts and equipment in one of five interchangeable units which work in conjunction with other equipment at Chicago Harbor Lock. Other firms who believe that they can meet Chicago District needs must provide information about their capabilities, the availability of in-kind replacement parts, and proven rebuilding experience to this office by September 7, 1999. It is OK to fax such information. Fax number is 312-353-2141. e-mail: katherine.l.mcclendon@usace.army.mil Posted 08/27/99 (W-SN373505). (0239)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0080 19990831\J-0029.SOL)