This is a 100% small business set-aside for which the applicable small business size standard is $31m average annual receipts for the three previous fiscal years.

This project is estimated between $100,000 and $250,000. A 20% bid bond is required and 100% performance and payment bonds will be required after award.

The applicable NAICS Code is 237990.

Bid packages will be available on or about July 11 2006 at a non-refundable charge of $20.

All relevant solicitation documents including specifications and drawings may also be accessed for download for free commencing on the date of issue at the following website: http://www.eps.gov. Any amendments issued under this solicitation shall also be posted on this website.

Vendors are required to be registered with Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at www.ccr.gov and Federal Technical Data Solution (FedTeDS) at www.fedteds.gov to download the technical data package.

Solicitation number: HSCGG106B3WK139.

Deadline: August 10 2006.

Contact: John O’Boyle, contracting officer, tel: +1 718 354 4017, fax: +1 718 354 4365.