Fish and Wildlife Service, 1875 Century Boulevard, Suite 310, Atlanta, Georgia 30345

Y -- REPLACEMENT OF POND KETTLES SOL 401810B001 DUE 041400 POC Point of Contact -- Shirley Fry, Contracting Officer In accordance with Sealed Bidding Procedures, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for replacement of pond kettles at the Welaka National Fish Hatchery, Welaka, FL. Because of hatchery production, work cannot start before 07/01/00 and work must be completed by 03/31/01. 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: 03/15/00. Request for IFB shall be in writing, stating IFB Number 401810B001, complete company name, point of contact, address, area code and telephone number/fax number. A firm fixed price contract will be issued, with a performance period of approximately 150 calendar days from the date of notice to proceed. Anticipated award date is 06/01/00. Telephone requests will not be accepted. Request can be faxed to 404/679-4057. THIS ALSO SERVES AS A PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE. (AC0217007-02) Posted 02/17/00 (I-SN426494). (0048)

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