F -- BRONZING OF HOT SHOT FURNACE COMPONENTS, DRY TORTUGAS NATIONAL PARK

Notice Date

July 11, 2001

Contracting Office

National Park Service, Southern Arizona Group, 3115 N 3RD AVE., #101, Phoenix, AZ 85013

ZIP Code

85013

Solicitation Number

Q8601010076

Response Due

August 22, 2001

Point of Contact

Judy A. Hauser at (602) 640-5250, extension 230

Description

The work of this contract consists of replicating and fabricating historic military architectural components in silicon bronze for the historic Hot Shot Furnace at Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida. The contract will include all steps of silicon bronze static casting from fabrication of positives, forms, and other casting components, through casting, finishing, application of patina, preparation for shipment, and shipment. There are 31 types of components with quantities for each component ranging from 1 to 68, totalling 269 pieces. The architectural components to be fabricated are parts of a historic shot furnace and range in shape, size, and design from flat bar, plate, threaded ends on building cross ties, retaining stars, rails, supports, firebox liners, and shutters. The original components are located at Dry Tortugas National Park, formerly called Fort Jefferson National Monument,which is on an island 70 miles west of Key West Florida. The site is remote and public access is limited. Site visits will be available, however, the plans and specifications will adequately describe the work to be performed. Delivery of the bronzed components will be to Trumbolt Harbor, Key West, Florida. Technical questions regarding this project may be directed to Paul Neidinger at (505) 988-6034. For copies of the solicitation, please fax your request to Mikki Darr at (602) 640-5265. Quotes will be accepted through 4:00 p.m. on August 22, 2001. The price range of this project is estimated to be between $25,000 and $100,000. This solicitation is open to both small and large businesses. One award will be made utilizing simplified acquisition procedures based upon a best value determination.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010713/FSOL001.HTM (W-192 SN50R537)