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Y -- PHOTOVOLTAIC/BATTERY SYSTEM SOL DACA83-95-R-0042 DUE 092795 POC CONTRACT SPECIALIST, KURTIS T. KIKKAWA, (808)438-8564. Research and Development, Photovoltaic/Battery System, Pohakuloa Training Area, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii. Work consists of a Utility Grid Interactive Photovoltaic (PV) Power System. The system will supply power to the utility grid at the US Army's Pohakuloa Training Area, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii. This project shall provide a complete, operational, integrated system including a 500 KVA Power Processing Unit (PPU), government furnished PV Modules, government furnished batteries, all enclosures, and the wiring and control systems components required for a complete power system. Work shall also include design and construction of a pre-engineered metal building, site grading, clearing and fencing. THIS IS AN UNRESTRICTED PROCUREMENT. The estimated cost of the proposed project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Solicitation to be issued O/A August 22, 1995. Documents to be available at a nonrefundable charge of $32.00 per set of specifications and drawings. Single copies of specifications alone may be purchased by interested applicants for $15.00. Drawings alone may be purchased for $17.00 a set. Payment must accompany request. Checks and money orders to be made payable to the US Army Engineer Division, Pacific Ocean. Send checks to Finance & Accounting Officer, US Army Engineer Division, Bldg 230, Fort Shafter, Hawaii 96858-5440. Payment will not be refunded and specifications and drawings need not be returned. Proposal evaluation, and selection will be based upon Price and Technical Factors (Price and Technical being equal in value). The following are the FOUR technical evaluation factors (IN DESCENDING ORDER OF IMPORTANCE): I. Design experience with similar projects, II. Construction Experience, III. Key Personnel Qualifications for the entire team, and IV. Project Management. There will be a Pre-Proposal Site Visit and Conference on September 6, 1995, at the Pohakuloa Training Area, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii. Point of contact is Mr. Owen Ogata, Phone No. (808) 438-7021. Offers are urged to review the solicitation and submit written question prior to September 6, 1995, so it may be addressed at the conference. All questions must be submitted to Contracts Division, ATTN: Mr. Kurtis T. Kikkawa in writing, and no question will be accepted 15 days prior to the opening of the proposals. Small and disadvantaged firms are encouraged to participate as prime contractors or as members of joint ventures with other small businesses and all interested contractors are reminded that the successful contractor will be expected to place subcontracts to the maximum practicable extent with small and disadvantaged firms in accordance with the provisions of Public Law 95-507. (0219)

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