US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, FTW, P O BOX 17300, 819 TAYLOR ST, FT. WORTH TX 76102-0300

Y -- REPAIR EMERGENCY POWER TO WILFORD HALL MEDICAL CENTER TOTAL ENERGY PLANT, LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS SOL DACA63-96-B-0110 DUE 091796 POC Contract Specialist Sharon L. Hair (817) 978-3194 (Site Code DACA63) The purpose of this project is to increase the capacity and the reliability of the emergency electrical power distribution system at Wilford Hall Medical Center (WHMC). To accomplish the objective the existing 3-300kW diesel engine-generators and associated 480V emergency feeders will be replaced. The size of the new enginegenerators will duplicate the present capacity and will operate in parallel. Estimated Cost Range: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 - - Bid sets available at $20.60 for half-size and $28.60 for full-size. No individual sheets of half-size drawings may be purchased. Requests by mail must include payment in the applicable amount by company check or money order made payable to F&A Officer USAED FTW and sent to: USACE, Attn: Room 2A19, Post Office Box 17300, 819 Taylor Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102-0300. NO EXPRESS MAIL PROCEDURES WILL BE UTILIZED ON INITIAL MAILING OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. No refund will be made and materials need not be returned. If project is cancelled or no award is made, cost of plans and specifications will be refunded only on written request. Solicitation to be issued on or about 16 Aug 96. Bid opening on or about 17 Sep 96. Duration of contract 360 days. If a large business firm is selected for this announcement, it must comply with FAR 52.219-9 clause regarding the requirement for a subcontracting plan. The Fort Worth District's subcontracting goal is for 52.5% of the total subcontracted dollars to go to Small Businesses, 8.8% to Small Disadvantaged Business, and 3.0% to Women Owned Small Business. Bids from all responsible sources will be considered. SIC Code for this procurement is 1731, Small Business Size Standard is $7 million. (0212)

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