It requires two new bulkhead hoists and host frames including design, manufacture, delivery, and installation of new hoists, all accessories and spare parts for new hoists, and removal of existing bulkhead hoists.

The period of performance for the back channel dam is 180 calendar days after the contractor receives the notice to proceed – and for the main channel dam, 240 calendar days after the contractor receives the notice to proceed.

The magnitude of the project is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Pursuant to the small business competitiveness demonstration programme established by Public Law 100-656, Business Opportunity Development Reform Act of 1988, this procurement will be unrestricted and any resulting award will be made pursuant to the above programme.

Requests must be made by registering for this solicitation through FedTeDS at www.fedteds.gov. Once registered, vendors, plan rooms and printing companies will be able to download the solicitation and drawings on or after the above issue date.

Deadline: July 7 2006.

Solicitation number: W911WN-06-B-0006.

Contact: Pamela Broglio, tel: +1 412 395 7464, email: pamela.broglio@usace.army.mil.