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Y -- AIRCRAFT ACOUSTICAL ENCLOSURE, NAVAL AIR STATION OCEANA, VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA SOL N62470-98-R-8025 DUE 013100 POC Printing Assistant, Priscilla Schaefer, 757-444-5968 -- Contract Specialist, Brenda A. Perkins, 757-322-3257 E-MAIL: Construction Contract N62470-98-R-8025, PerkinsBA@efdlant.navfac.navy.mil. This project solicits Best Value Source Selection procedures for the following: Constructs a new 1096 SM single story prefabricated modular steel and concrete jet aircraft acoustical enclosure for engine-in-aircraft high power testing. The acoustical enclosure includes an air intake with silencers, high temperature exhaust silencing system, and a structurally isolated contiguous ancillary building to house the observation room, mechanical equipment room, toilet, and storage room. Supporting facilities include site work, utility work, site demolition, and other project related work by means of a negotiated firm fixed-price contract. The contract will be awarded to the best value offeror in accordance with the requirements of FAR Part 15. Requirement for the Source Selection criteria factor are as follows: (1) Past Performance; and (2) Support for Small, Small Disadvantaged Business and Women-Owned Small Business Program; Subfactors (1) Subcontracting Past Performance and (2) Subcontracting Plan Effort; (3)Corporate Experience, and (4) Technical Approach; and (5) Price. PROPOSERS ARE ADVISED AN AWARD MAY BE MADE WITHOUT DISCUSSION OR ANY CONTACT CONCERNING THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED. Proposers should not assume they will be contacted, or afforded the opportunity to quality, discuss, or revise their proposals. However, the Government may contact proposers for the purpose of clarifying aspects of their proposal. The Government also reserves the right to enter into discussions if deemed necessary, and if discussions are conducted the proposers will be afforded the opportunity to revise their proposals. The approximate Request for Proposal Date is 22 December 1999. The receipt of proposals is approximately 31 January 2000. This solicitation is available in electronic format only. All documents will be in the Adobe Acrobat PDF file format on CD ROM. The free Acrobat Reader, required to view the PDF files, is provided on the CD or can be downloaded from the Adobe website. A charge will be made for each CD. The cost is$12.50 for the CD. This price includes priority mail postage. These sets will be made available upon receipt of a written request, and a non-refundable check or money order made payable to the U.S. Treasury. Written requests shall be sent to: DEFENSE AUTOMATED PRINTING SERVICE, ATTN: PRISCILLA SCHAEFER, 1641 MORRIS STREET, BUILDING KBB, NORFOLK, VIRGINIA 23511-2898. Please state area code, telephone number, street address, nine-digit zip code and whether you are participating as a prime or subcontractor. Any inquiries regarding plans and specifications shall be directed to Ms. Priscilla Schaefer at 757-444-5968. A copy of the planholder's list can be obtained on the internet at www.norfolk.sebt.daps.mil. Technical inquiries shall be faxed to 757-322-8264, Attention: Brenda A. Perkins, Code 02221. The Estimated Cost Range is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code for this project is 1541 with a Size Standard of $17,000,000. This project is not set aside for smallbusiness. Large businesses shall submit a subcontracting plan prior to award of the contract. Posted 11/10/99 (W-SN399802). (0314)

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