US Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, Attn: CENAN-CT, 26 Federal Plaza, Rm 1843, New York, N.Y. 10278-0090

C -- INCREASE DOLLAR LIMIT FOR OPTION PERIOD DUE 032000 POC Anthony P. DeStefano, Contract Specialist, Voice 212-264-6706, FAX 212-264-3013 It is the intention of the Corps of Engineers to increase the dollar limits from $250,000 per option period to $500,000 per option period for the architect and engineer contract number DACA51-98-D-0017 for Fort Monmouth, New Jersey with Robert C. Burns on other than a full and open competition basis pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)where the award of a new contract for this effort would cause unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agencies requirements. The contract is due to expire on 26 August 2000. Public comments will be accepted by FAX at 212-264-3013, or by E-Mail at anthony.p.destefano@usace.army.mil. See Note 22 in CBD. Posted 03/08/00 (W-SN432377). (0068)

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