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Z -- REROOF QUARTERS AND APARTMENTS, INSTALL ALUMINUM FASCIA AND SOFFITS, KEAMS CANYON INDIAN HEALTH COMPOUND, KEAMS CANYON, AZ SOL IFB/161-00-0009 DUE 041300 POC Wanda L. Burton, Contracting Officer, (214) 767-3999 or (214) 767-3492 PRESOLICITATION NOTICE: Work to consist of reroofing 23 Quarters and two apartments, installing alluminum fascia and soffits at Keams Canyon Indian Health Compound, Keams Canyon, AZ. The proposed contract listed herein is Set Aside under the Buy Indian Act for 51 percent Indian owned, operated, and controlled firms. In accordance with the Public Health Service Acquisition Regulation Paragraph 380.503(E), not more than 50 percent of the work to be performed under a prime contract awarded pursuant to the Buy Indian Act shall be subcontracted to other than Indian firms. For this purpose, work to be performed does not include the provision of materials, supplies or equipment. In order for Indian firms to prove that they meet the qualifications requirement of the Buy-Indian Set-Aside restriction, i.e., Bidders who are currently certified by the Indian Health Service or the Bureau of Indian Affairs as an "Indian Firm" need to submit this certification (Tribal Affiliation and Degree of Indian Blood) with their bid. Bidders who are not currently certified by IHS or BIA are required to submit proof of ownership and eligibility for Indian preference under the "Buy Indian Act." Estimated contract period is 365 calendar days. Estimated magnitude is from $100,000.00 to $250,000.00. Technical questions should be addressed to Bryan Fischer (602) 364-5052, Project Manager. Plans and specifications will be available O/A March 14, by writing Kathy Brancato at the address above. Request for more than one set of plans and specifications for 51 percent Indian owned firms MUST be accompanied by a NONREFUNDABLE cashier's check or money order (Company checks, personnel checks and credit cards are not acceptable and will be returned) made payable to Indian Health Service in the amount of $25.00 for each set ordered. All solicitation documents for NON-INDIAN firms are $25.00. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the agency. Bid opening date is scheduled O/A April 13 at 2:00 pm. Posted 01/24/00 (W-SN418550). (0024)

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