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Z -- REPLACE MECHANICAL UTILITIES FROM MANHOLE #3 TO MANHOLE #21, PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD, KITTERY, ME SOL N62472-95-B-1673 DUE 040197 POC Contracting Office Staff, (207) 438-4600. This is a pre-solicitation notice for this procurement. The work involves replacement of approximately 400 LF of concrete trench, and various utility systems including steam, hot water, compressed air, storm water, and domestic water. Other related work includes excavation, backfill, and paving. Removal of asbestos insulation shall be required during removal of existing utility systems. The estimated cost range is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. The SIC code for this procurement is 1629 with a size standard of $17 million. The subject solicitation will be issued as unrestricted and subject to the evaluation criteria contined in DFARS 252.219-7008 entitled "Notice of Evaluation Preference for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns -- Construction Acquisitions -- Test Program" (APR 1996). All requests for solicitation must be in writing. A FAX is acceptable. FAX Number (207) 438-2916. (0041)

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