U.S. Army Engineer District, Rock Island, Corps of Engineers, Clock Tower Building, P.O. Box 2004, Rock Island, Illinois 61204-2004

Z -- ROLLER GATE CHAINS AND TAINTER GATE CHAIN GUARDS, L/D NOS. 16, 18, AND 20, MISS. RIVER SOL DACW25-00-B-0001 DUE 111699 POC Murilene Knight, Procurement Technician, 309/794-5613 or Jan Krahl, Contract Specialist, 309/794-5314 or via the Internet at http://www.mvr.usace.army.mil/ Rehabilitation of the upper portion of the roller gate chains and replacement of the lower portion of the roller gate chains with new stainless steel roller gate chains or replacement of the entire chains with new stainless steel roller gate chains; rehabilitation of the roller gate chain anchors; replacement of chain guide supports and frames; replacement of gate hangers; removal and reinstallation of existing facilities (fencing, handrailing, etc.) as necessary; removal and reinstallation of pier house roofing for roller gate chain replacement (Lock and Dam No. 18); and replacement of tainter gate chain guards and spring assemblies (Locks and Dam Nos. 16, 18, and 20). The estimated magnitude of the proposed procurement is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Plans and specs will be provided on CD-ROM at no cost; paper copies will not be available from the Government. This procurement is 100% Set-Aside for Small Business Only. The apparent successful offeror must be registered in the Department of Defense Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database. Award will not be made until this requirement is met. Offerors not already registered in the CCR are highly encouraged to do so by calling 1/888/227-2423, or via the internet at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code for this solicitation is 1629, and the size standard is $17 million. Posted 09/17/99 (W-SN381359). (0260)

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