Fender Timbers Alanson Lock

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Recovery

Pre-Solicitation Notice

**This procurement will be 100% funded by Recovery Act funding**

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, intends to solicit for supplies for the Alanson Locks. This is NOT a request for proposals.

General Information:

ATTENTION:
IN ORDER TO BID ON THIS SUPPLY CONTRACT YOU MUST ALREADY BE REGISTERED IN WWW.CCR.GOV

Location: Delivery to Soo Locks, Sault St Marie, MI

This project is a small business set aside.

The Government plans to issue a firm fixed price service contract.

The estimated award date of the contract is 11 February 2010. The contract will have a 90 day completion requirement.

The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code applicable to this requirement is 423310.

The small business size standard for this requirement is less than 100 employees.

Approximate Solicitation posting date: January 28 2010.

To download the solicitation, visit www.fbo.gov. Requests for solicitation packages made by telephone, fax, or email will not be honored as contractors must download through www.fbo.gov website.

In order for interested contractors to conduct business with the Federal Government, contractors must register their firm at the Central Contract Registration (CCR). Contractors can access the CCR for free at http://www.ccr.gov.

Project Description:

Supplies to Alanson Locks
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
FOR
FENDER TIMBERS FOR CROOKED RIVER LOCK

ITEMS REQUIRED

Contractor will supply plastic fender timbers, ultra high molecular weight polyethylene, virgin material, black, Izod impact strength=24 ft lbs, density=93g/cm^3, hardness=65(Durometer D/15), abrasion test=10. Quantities and sizes are as follows:

90 ea. 3 X 12 X 120(-0+6) Fender timbers


DELIVERY

Fender timbers must be received by the Soo Area Office within 90 days of award.

Fender timbers must be delivered to the Soo Area Office, 119 E. Water St. Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783.