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S -- EQUIPMENT RENTAL FOR DEBRIS CLEANUP AND REMOVAL AT THE FOSTER SAYERS DAM FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT AND THE HOWARD LEVEE, PA SOL DACW31-99-T-0111 DUE 051799 POC Marianne Stakem (410) 962-0972 FAX (410) 962-0933 This proposed procurement is 100% set-aside for small business. This acquisition is available on EDI. The Government intends to procure through Simplified Acquisition Method (commercial items). SIC Code 7353; small business size standard $5,000,000.00. Equipment shall be used to remove debris and deposits from along the lake, trash racks and other areas. Equipment and materials may be required to clean or regrade ditches, regrade drainage areas, repair roads, install drainage ditches or otherwise make repairs or improvements to the project as directed. Contract period is June 1999 through June 2000 with four option years. The total estimated amount is between $25,000.00 and $100,000.00. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. It is imperative that all small disadvantaged businesses contact their cognizant Small Business Administration Office to obtain Small Disadvantaged Business Certification. Without SBA SDB certification, a prime contractor nor a federal agency, can receive SDB credit when utilizing non-certified SDB contractors/subcontractors. In order to comply with Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, all contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) to be considered for award of a Federal contract. For information regarding future registration, contact: (1) CCR Web site at http://www.acq.osd.mil/ec; (2) Dial up modem at 614-692-6788 (User ID: ccrpub; Password: pub2ccri);(3) through any DoD Certified Value Added Network. To review the database the web site is http://www.fedecnavigator.disa.mil. Additionally, a paper form for registration may be obtained from the DOD Electronic Commerce Information Center at 1-800-334-3414. Issuance o/a 05/17/99; quotation due o/a 06/14/99. REQUESTS MAY BE FAXED TO (410) 962-0933 OR E-MAILED TO MARIANNE.D.STAKEM@NAB02.USACE.ARMY.MIL. Posted 05/14/99 (W-SN331760). (0134)

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