Z -- MECHANICAL SYSTEMS ENERGY CONSERVATION UPGRADES

Briefly, and without force and effect upon contract documents, work of contract can be summarized as follows: Install CO and NOX detectors at the P-Level loading dock, and cycle the supply and exhaust fans in the dock areas based on measurements of carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide levels, rather than running the fans continuously, as is presently done. Retrofit the existing supply and return fan systems feeding the P-Level and the Workroom Level (ACS-2, 3, 4) by providing variable frequency drives and VAV boxes to accomplish reduced air flow (cfm) and associated horsepower for these fan systems. Retrofit the existing supply and return fan systems feeding the Lobby Level (ACS-5, 6) by providing variable frequency drives and VAV boxes to accomplish reduced air flow (cfm) and associated horsepower for these fan systems. These improvements shall include new DDC Lonworks controls tied into the Building Automation System serving the Post Office and adjacent Kluczynski Federal Building. Contract completion time is 180 calendar days from receipt of notice to proceed. This is a negotiated procurement opened to all business sizes and is being conducted on an unrestricted basis in accordance with the Small Business Competitive Demonstration Program. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 238990. The estimated cost range for this project is between $250,000 and $550,000. Funds are presently not available for the project. The solicitation will be available on or about May 27, 2004. The solicitation cited above can only be obtained by accessing a secure website known as the Federal Technical Data Solution (FedTeDS). FedTeDS is a secure website designed to safeguard sensitive but unclassified (SBU) acquisition information. It is fully integrated with other electronic government initiatives such as FedBizOpps and the Central Contract Registration (CCR) database, and is available for use by all Federal agencies. In order to obtain information from FedTeDS, you will first be required to register with CCR. The Central Contractor Registration database is a part of the Business Partner Network, an e-gov initiative, and will be used to validate vendor identity. Effective October, 1, 2003, all government contractors must be registered in CCR prior to receiving an award. You may access CCR at the following URL www.bpn.gov. Once you have registered with CCR you will be required to register with FedTeDS. No federal materials can be downloaded until you have registered under both sites. You may access FedTeDS via the following URL http://www.FedTeDS.gov. You will then be required to access the vendor registration form by selecting the hyperlink entitled “Register with FedTeDS” and then choosing the “Vendor Registration Form” hyperlink. At a minimum all vendors must supply the following information: (Your Company’s Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN) (You can get this from your Company’s, CCR Point of Contact) your Company’s DUNS Number or CAGE Code (Contact Dun & Bradstreet at 1-800-333-0505 if you do not have a D&B Number), your telephone number, your e-mail address. Any questions regarding this notification should be directed to the Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist whose name appears herein. Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading the solicitation and monitoring the website for amendments if any to the solicitation.