SOUTHWESTNAVFACENGCOM, 1220 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92132-5187

Y -- CONSTRUCT VISTOR RECEPTION OFFICE, NAVAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OLD TOWN CAMPUS, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA SOL N68711-98-B-5055 DUE 091498 POC Cindy Kolodji/Contract Specialist, 619-532-1157, Dorothy LeStage/Contracting Officer, 619-532-1301 DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The work includes construction of a single story steel frame structure complete with concrete footings and floor slabs; metal frame exterior walls faced with composite metal cladding and stucco, built-up roofing over open web joists and steel roof deck; steel stud and wall board interior partitions; plumbing, fire extinguishing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, electrical lighting and power, and fire alarm systems; and incidental related work. Exterior site work includes decorative concrete paving; extension of existing sewer, water, UG electrical, and gas services; and incidental related work. LOCATION: The work is located at the NRAD, Old Town Campus, San Diego, California. The exact location will be indicated by the Contracting Officer. PRE-BID SITE VISITATION: Prospective quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work is to be performed and to satisfy themselves as to all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of performance to the extent such information is reasonably obtainable. In no event will a failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for withdrawal of bid after opening or for a claim after issuance of the contract award. One site visit has been tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, 26 August 1998 at 9:00 a.m. local time. Bidders who wish to inspect the work on site may do so by contacting Sam Corrao at (619) 553-3868. -- The estimated cost is between $250,000 and $500,000. -- Firm Fixed Price Contract. -- Contract duration is approximately 180 calendar days. -- This proposed contract will be a total Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with FAR 52.219-6. -- The Standard Industrial Code is 1542 and the annual size standard is $17.0 million. In accordance with FAR 5.102(a)(7) availability of the solicitation will be limited to the electronic medium; solicitation will be available for download free of charge via the Internet World Wide Web at http://www.efdswest.navfac.navy.mil -Bidders must acknowledge the Presolicitation Number IFB N68711-98-B-5055 -- Hard copies (paper sets) or CD-ROM of solicitation will not be provided by the Government. -- The official plan holders list will be maintained on and can be printed from the website. -- All prospective bidders and plan rooms are encouraged to register as plan holders on the website. -- Plan holders lists will not be faxed and will only be available from the website. -- Registering bidders and plan rooms must provide a complete name, complete mailing address and area code and phone number, offerer type (prime contractor, sub contractor, supplier or plan room), email address and size (large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, woman owned small business or other). -- Notification of any changes (amendments) to the solicitation will be made only on the Internet. -- It will be the contractor's responsibility to check the website for any posted changes. For additional information, please contact Ms. Cindy Kolodji at (619) 532-1157. -- Tentative issue date is on or about 14 August 1998 with a receipt date approximately thirty days later. This is a public bid opening. Posted 07/30/98 (W-SN230849). (0211)

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