US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINERS, SACRAMENTO, CONTRACTING DIVISION, 1325 J STREET, SACRAMENTO CA 95814-2922

39 -- STORAGE AIDS AND MATERIAL HANDLING SYSTEMS, VARIOUS DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE LOCATIONS, STATESIDE AND WORLDWIDE SOL DACA05-97-R-0127 DUE 111497 POC Contract Specialist Ron Donez (Site Code DACA05) The U.S. Army Engineering District, Sacramento, intends to issue an Indefinite Quantity contract for Storage Aids and Materials Handling Systems for Department of Defense locations Stateside and Worldwide with a base year not to exceed $2.5 million dollars and two one-year option periods (to be exercised solely at the Government's discretion) for the same amount. Delivery orders will be issued under the contract. The minimum guarantee amount of the base year is two percent of the not to exceed amount; minimum amount for each option is one percent of the not to exceed amount. All equipment, materials and labor necessary to complete the installation of these items will be required under Delivery Orders, as well as performing inspections and tests and adjusting the system and providing instructions to Government personnel. The acquisition method is negotiated procurement. A technical and cost proposal will be required. Evaluation by the Government will result in selection of firm that represents the best value to the Government. Large businesses competing for this project must comply with the FAR 52.219-9 clause regarding the requirement for a subcontracting plan on the part of the work it intends to subcontract. The recommended goals for subcontracting are 55.0% for small business, 8.5% for small disadvantaged business, and 3.0% for small business/woman-owned. A firm that submits a plan with lesser goals must submit written rationale to support goals submitted. Solicitations for this project must be ordered by the CUT OFF DATE of 3 October 1997, to ensure receipt of solicitations. Orders received beyond the CUT OFF DATE, 3 October 1997, will not be honored. There is NO CHARGE for the solicitations. Because a limited number of solicitations will be reproduced, copies are limited to one set per firm. Plans and specifications will be mailed out on or about 8 October 1997. Requests may be submitted by FAX, mail or in person to USAED, Sacramento, ATTN: Plan Room, 1325 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. Do not address to the contract specialist for this will delay your order. Firms are requested to provide their name, street and mailing address, telephone number and FAX number, and the solicitation number of the project. All responsible sources may submit a bid/proposal which will be considered by the agency. See Note 26. For a listing of all Sacramento District projects, see Contracting Division's Internet Home Page at http://www.usace.mil/cespk-ct which is updated daily. (0258)

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