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43 -- WATER PUMPING SYSTEM SOL 401810Q130 DUE 060100 POC Rickie Bowens, 404-679-4064 E-MAIL: Wandy_Purdy@fws.gov, Rickie_Bowens@fws.gov. This requirement is being procured in accordance with FAR Part 12; Acquisition of Commercial Items and an award will be made in accordance with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition procedures. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to issue a Request For Quotations (RFQ) to supply one complete Water Pumping System, including discharge pipe and drive unit to dewater an area of 130 acres from a level of 556 feet Mean Sea Level (MSL) to 550 feet MSL, to Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, Decatur, Alabama. The proposed contract is 100% set-a-side for Small Business concerns with a Size Standard of 500 employees. The SIC code is 3561. RFQ issue date is 5/22/00. RFQ closing date is 6/01/00. A firm-fixed price purchase order will be issued, with a delivery date of 9/07/00. Anticipated award date will be on or about 06/07/00. Contractor registration is required in electronic commerce at website: http://ideasec.nbc.gov. After registration, contractors will be able to view this solicitation and the attached specifications, submit their quotes on-line, view and receive awards. This will be your only means of obtaining the solicitation/award data. Contractors with an e-mail address and access to the Internet can receive electronic notification of awards. No telephone, mail or fax requests will be accepted. ***** Posted 05/11/00 (W-SN453931). (0132)

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