Rome Laboratory/PK, 26 Electronic Parkway, Rome, NY 13441-4514

Z -- REPAIR OC LABORATORIES, BUILDING 106 CORRIDORS B THRU D, AT ROME LABORATORY, ROME, NY, PROJECT NR JREZ 93-0027 SOL F30602-97-B-5000 DUE 081597 POC Ginny Brady, Contract Specialist, 315-330-3856, E.J. Rena, Contracting Officer, 315-330-7518. Written requests only, facsimile number 315-330-2555. Furnish all labor, equipment, devices and materials, required to perform interior renovations to the OC Laboratories on the second floor in Building 106, Corridors B thru D, at Rome Laboratory, 26 Electronic Parkway, Rome, New York. The project will include removal of asbestos-containing building materials, removal of existing partitions, doors, ceiling, fixtures, finishes, electrical and mechanical devices, etc., construction and installation of new partitions, ceilings, fixtures, finishes, electrical and mechanical devices, etc., and providing cabinetry and sink in the break room. Magnitude of construction is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Expected performance period is 15 months. In accordance with the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program, this action is unrestricted. All responsible sources may submit a bid. The tentative dates regarding this project are as follows: issuance of the Invitation for Bids -- 16 Jul 97; Bid Opening -- 15 Aug 97. Requests for the Invitation for Bids should be submitted NLT than the Bid Opening date. Plans will be available for inspection, without charge, at Rome Laboratory Operational Contracting (RL/PKO), 26 Electronic Parkway, Building 106, Rome, New York on or about 16 Jul 97. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear significant concerns from bidders or potential bidders during the bid development phase of this acquisition. Routine questions are not considered to be "significant concerns" and should be communicated directly to the Contracting Officer, E.J. Rena, 315-330-7518. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the Contracting Officer or Program Manager, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. The Ombudsman for this acquisition is Vincent Palmiero, Chief, Policy and Management Division, at 315-330-7746. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. For further information, contact Ginny Brady at 315-330-3856 or E.J. Rena at 315-330-7518. Funds are not presently available for this project. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. (0156)

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