U.S. Soldiers' & Airmen's Home, RMD/Contracting Division, 3700 N. Capitol Street, NW., Washington, DC 20317-0002

12 -- REMOVAL AND INSTALLLATION OF DETERIORATED FIRE HYDRANTS SOL 843100-Q-0048 DUE 060500 POC Eloise Foster 202-730-3188 U.S. Soldiers' & Airmen's Home (USSAH) has a requirement for removal and replacement of deteriorated fire hydrants and valves in the water distribution system. USSAH requests the brand name of Mueller. The USSAH is a continuing Care Retirement Community of approximately 1,150 retired and former members of the Armed Forces with an average age of 74. Offerors shall provide company name, address, phone number, fax number, and point of contact with the request for the solicitation. The award will be based value and lowest overall cost to the Government. The evaluation factors are 1)Experience and Capability to remove and install fire hydrants. 2) Management/Technical Approach, and 3) Price. This is a simplified acquisition for commercial items up to $5M in accordance with FAR Part 12 and Part 13. The government intends to make one award or no award for this requirement. The solicitation will be available on Monday, May 15, 2000. A site visit is scheduled for Friday, May 26, at 10:30 am. Theofferor's proposals are due on June 03, 2000. Posted 05/12/00 (W-SN454177). (0133)

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