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J -- REPAIR OF TWO (2) PUMP CASES FOR THE DREDGE MCFARLAND SOL DACW61-00-B-0017 DUE 050300 POC Mr. Ernest Savoy (215) 656-6913 or Mr. Harry Steiner (215) 656-6745 This announcement constitutes the Government's intent to award a Firm Fixed Price contract for the repair of two (2) dredge pump cases. The prospective contractor will be required to provide all the necessary labor; materials and services to repair the pump cases in accordance with stated specifications and drawings. The schedule of services will include two (2) options. This requirement is being issued as an Invitation For Bid (IFB), Solicitation No. DACW61-00-B-0017. This acquisition is a 100% Set-Aside for Small Business concerns with a Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC) of 3443 and a small business classification of 500 employees. DELIVERY: The desired delivery for this requirement is within 120 calendar days from the date of an award. The required delivery is 160 calendar days from the date of an award. The Government will be responsible for shipping the items to the contractor's facilities. The contractor will be responsible for shipping the completed casings to the Fort Mifflin Distribution Center, U. S. Army Reservation, 6400 Hog Island Road, Paschall Post Office Station, Philadelphia, PA 19153 M/F Dredge McFARLAND. Prospective contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration Database to be eligible for award. Information for getting registered can be obtained by calling 1-(888)-227-2423, or through the Internet at http://www.ccr2000.com. The solicitation is scheduled for issuance on or about 3 April 2000 with an anticipated due date of 3 May 2000 at 1430 hours. Requests for a copy of the solicitation must be in writing and include a complete mailing address, point of contact, and the solicitation number. Telephonic requests will not be honored. Requests for copies of the solicitation can be faxed to the attention of Mr. Savoy at (215) 656-6870. All offers are to be delivered to the Corps of Engineers, Wanamaker Building Room 643, 100 Penn Square East, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107 ATTN: Mr. E. Savoy. Any questions can be directed to Mr. Savoy at (215) 656-6913. Award of this contract will be as a whole. Note 1. Posted 03/23/00 (W-SN437650). (0083)

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