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19 -- DESIGN, CONSTRUCT, TEST AND DELIVER ONE (1) STEEL FLOATING CRANE SOL DACW61-00-B-0032 DUE 090700 POC Sandi Fletcher, Contract Specialist, 215-656-6915 WEB: Click here to register for Bidder's List and to view, http://ebs.usace.army.mil/ASP/AdvertisedSolicitations.asp. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Agency POC via e-mail, Sandra.G.Fletcher@nap02.usace.army.mil. The Philadelphia District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Marine Design Center intends to initiate contract for one newly constructed Steel Floating Crane for service on the Mississippi River and its tributaries. The approximate dimensions of the vessel are 70 feet in length, 35 feet in beam, and 6 feet depth at side. The approximate capacity of the pedestal mounted crane shall be 40 60 tons. The vessel will be classed by ABS. The solicitation will be issued as an Invitation for Bids (IFB). Solicitation documents will be furnished only on CD-ROM; hard copies will not be available. The official media of distribution for this solicitation is on CD-ROM. One copy of the CD-ROM will be furnished to each bidder at no charge. Requests for a CD-ROM shall be made by registering on the Internet or submitting a request in writing to the attention of Sandi Fletcher. Requests may also be submitted by fax to 215-656-6780, please reference the solicitation number. All requests must include a physical street address, telephone and fax number, Federal Tax Identification Number, and business size. Failure to provide any changes in mailing address, phone number, or fax number may cause a delay in receiving the solicitation and amendments. Additional copies of the CD-ROM will be provided at a charge of $5.00/CD, made payable to "USACE Finance Center, Millington" sent to the above address. Your firm's Federal Tax Identification Number must be written on the check; personal checks must be annotated with the individual's Social Security Number. Payment will not be refunded and CD's need not be returned. Bidders are responsible for printing paper copies of the solicitation. The solicitation issued date is on or about 8 August 2000. Bids will be opened on or about 7 September 2000 at 2:00 p.m. Contractors may view and/or download this solicitation and all amendments from the Internet on or after the issue date. This procurement is a 100% set-aside for small business concerns. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 3731 witha size standard of 1000 employees. Liquidated damages and bonding requirements are included in the solicitation. Affirmative action to insure equal employment opportunity is applicable to the resulting contract. Award will be made as a whole to one bidder. All contractors must be registered in the DoDs Central Contract Register (http://www.ccr2000.com) before award as required by DFARS 204.7300***** Posted 07/21/00 (W-SN477664). (0203)

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