Z--INSTALLATION OF IRRIGATION PIPE WITH ALFALFA VALVES

This requirement is being procured in accordance with FAR Part 36, Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts and an award will be made in accordance with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition procedures. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to issue a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for the installation of irrigation pipe with alfalfa valves at St. Catherine Creek National Wildlife Refuge, Natchez, MS. Work included under this invitation consists of supplying all materials, labor, transportation and equipment to perform the work to enhance water management capabilities within refuge moist-soil impoundment. This is not a small business set-aside in accordance with the latest quarterly adjustment under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. The NAICS code is 234990. The size standard is $27.5 million. The estimated price range is between $25,000 and $100,000. The tentative RFQ issue date is on or about 05/23/02, with a 30 day closing. Requests shall be in writing, stating RFQ number 401812Q131, complete company name, point of contact, address, area code and phone number/fax number. A firm-fixed price purchase order will be issued, with a performance period of 60 days from the Notice to Proceed. The anticipated award date is on/about 07/08/02. Telephone requests will not be accepted. Requests may be faxed to (404) 679-4057.