OFFICER IN CHARGE, NAVFAC CONTRACTS, BLDG #5, HIGHWAY 547, NAVAL AIR ENGINEERING STATION, LAKEHURST, NJ 08733-5011

Z -- INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF BACKFLOW PREVENTERS SOL N62472-96-B-3207 POC Contact Point, For plans and specs call, (908)323-2494 Provide all labor, materials, transportation, equipment, tools, supervision and management efforts, under a Firm Fixed Price and Indefinite Quantity Contract, necessary for the installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, repair and replacement of backflow preventers and related equipment. Performance period is for 12 months with four (4) 12 month options, to be exercised by the Government if found to be in its best interest. FAR Clause 523-217-8 ''Option to Extend Services'' and FAC Clause 5252.217-9301 ''Option To Extend The Term Of The Contract Services'' are included in this acquisition. The contract includes the clause titled ''Evaluation of Options'' (FAR 52.217-5) Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government's best interest, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the options(s). (End of provision). The Standard Industrial Code (SIC) for this project is 1711. The related Small Business Size Standard is $7.0 million annual receipts for preceding three fiscal years. Plans and specifications may be obtained by telephoning the above number or faxing to (908) 323-1471. ONLY ONE REQUEST PER COMPANY - DO NOT FOLLOW WITH ORIGINAL VIA U.S. MAIL. Plans and specifications are expected to be available on or about 01 May 1996. Bid opening is a minimum 30 days after release of specification. This acquisition is unrestricted. Estimated cost range for this project will be: $1,000,000.00 - $5,000,000.00 (0099)

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