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A -- RAPIDLY INSTALLED BREAKWATER SYSTEM (RIBS) MARINE TEXTILE DESIGN & MANUFACTURE SOL DACW39-98-R-0020 DUE 052898 POC Sandra Staggs, 601/631-7248 WEB: Click here to link to the website for viewing/downloading the solicitation., http://www2.mvk.usace.army.mil/contract/rd_formalsolicitations.asp. E-MAIL: Click here to email directly to the point of contact., b4ctcsds@smtp.lmk.usace.army.mil. Furnish all necessary labor, equipment, and materials as necessary to provide research and development for Rapidly Installed Breakwater System (RIBS) Marine Textile Design and Manufacture. The products and services to be acquired under the contract will be used in floating breakwater technology and will consist of designing and fabrication of mechanical devices to fasten textile components to the main structure, providing on-site assistance during field experiments to assist with technical problems, field fabrication and troubleshooting, and providing on-site construction supervision during field experiments. The Government intends to award a requirements contract and frequency of task orders is estimated to be two (2) per year, approximately two (2) months in duration, with an estimated quantity of 2,000 square yeards of textile fabrication each year. Requirements contract will be awarded with work performed under individual delivery orders issued against the basic contract. Contract period will be one (1) year with an option to extend for two (2) additional years. It is expected that labor categories to fill this requirement will consist of a Project Manager, Project Engineer, Draftsman, Mechanic, Foreman, Lead Fabricator, and Assistant Fabricator. Proposals will be evaluated using best value procedures based on the offeror's demonstrated technical approach in the design and fabrication of custom marine textile layouts for use as structural components of a larger system, past performance in marine design and fabrication projects to include floating breakwaters, experience with construction fabrics, and sufficient fabrication capability to meet project needs. The Government intends to release solicitation number DACW39-98-R-0020 on or about 21 April 1998 on the Internet. Printed specifications will not be available. Also, the Government reserves the right to use only the Internet as notification of any changes to this solicitation. It is, therefore, the offeror's responsibility to view the the website frequently for any posted amendments. Offeror's need only to follow the URL link shown in order to view and or download this solicitation and all amendments. A minimum of thirty (30) days from the date of release, as shown on the solicitation, will be allowed for submission of offers. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered. See Numbered Note 1. (0096)

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