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41 -- HAWK TMRF AIR CONDITIONING REPLACEMENT, CAIRO, EGYPT SOL DACA78-98-R-0020 DUE 070198 POC Contract Specialist Steve Ritter (540) 665-3784 (Site Code DACA78) This announcement is for the purpose of soliciting names of firms or joint ventures interested in submitting an offer for this project. Eligible contractors will be limited to (1) U.S. construction firms, (2) joint ventures between U.S. firms including at least one U.S. construction firm, or (3) joint ventures between U.S. firms and Egyptian firms, including at least one U.S. construction firm. To be considered a U.S. construction firm, the firm must perform construction as a significant portion of its business; must be incorporated and have its corporate headquarters in the U.S; must have paid corporate franchise and employment taxes in the U.S. for a minimum of two years and shall have filed state and federal income tax declaration for a minimum of two corporate years, having paid any applicable taxes determined to be due as a result of such filings; and employ U.S. citizens in key management positions. To be considered an Egyptian firm, the firm must be a minimum of fifty-one percent Egyptian ownership, and an independently-owned firm. Firms which are partially or wholly owned by, or otherwise affiliated with the Government of Egypt or its agencies are ineligible. Performance and payment bonds will be required. The estimated cost of construction is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. PROJECT SCOPE: The work will consist of design and construction of a replacement HVAC system for the existing HAWK Theater Readiness Maintenance Facility (TRMF), an Egyptian Armament and Ammunition Department (EAAD) installation. The areas to be served by the new HVAC system include two buildings with a connecting corridor, having a total area of approximately 1500 square meters. Operation and Maintenance training will also be included. CONTRACT PROCEDURES: Both a price proposal and a technical proposal will be required. Evaluation factors will include, at a minimum, price, past performance, experience (design and construction), and management capability. Request for Proposal (RFP) will be issued to prime contractors responding to this notice. Tentative date for issuance of RFP is 21 May 1998. Tentative date for receipt of proposals is 1 July 1998. Tentative contract award date is 1 August 1998. Contract award will be made on a firm fixed-price basis. Anticipated contract duration is 270 calendar days. A pre-bid site visit is tentatively scheduled for 31 May 1998. Procedure for obtaining base passes will be provided on 30 March 1998 to those contractors responding to this announcement. Contractors will submit base pass information to the Transatlantic Programs Center, Egypt Area Office, not later than 15 April 1998. Firms interested in receiving this solicitation should send a written request to either the address listed above, or fax a copy to (540)665-4033, ATTN: Steve Ritter. The request should state the name of the company, mailing and shipping addresses of the firm, telephone and fax numbers, point of contact, and should reference the solicitation number. In accordance with the requirements stated above, all responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered. (0068)

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