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Y -- CONSTRUCTION OF BULKHEAD WALLS SOL 401810B003 DUE 031400 POC Point of Contact -- Shirley Fry, Contracting Officer In accordance with Sealed Bidding Procedures, the U.S. Fish and WildlifeService intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for construction of bulkhead walls at the Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge, Knotts Island, NC. This is not a small business set-aside in accordance with the latest annual adjustment under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. SIC Code: 1629. Estimated price range: between $250,000 and $500,000. Tentative issue date: 02/14/00. Request for IFB shall be in writing, stating IFB Number 401810B003, complete company name, point of contact, address, rea code and telephone number/fax number. A firm fixed price contract will be issued, with a performance period of approximately 120 calendar days from the date of notice to proceed. Anticipated award date is 03/21/00. Telephone requests will not be accepted. Request can be faxed to 404/679-4057. THIS ALSO SERVES AS A PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE. (AC0124008-01) Posted 01/24/00 (I-SN418577). (0024)

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