Y--Construction of one new residence, including all sitework and utilities

This requirement is being procured in accordance with FAR Part 14, Sealed Bidding. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intend to issue Invitation for Bid (IFB), number 4018160020, the construction of one new residence at the Vieques National Wildlife Refuge, Vieques, Puerto Rico. Work consists of supplying all materials, labor, supervision and equipment including all sitework and utilities; and all other items of work as detailed on the drawings and described in the specifications. CONTRACTORS ARE URGED TO VISIT THE SITE AND BECOME FAMILIAR WITH EXISTING CONDITIONS. Claims made by the Contractor for extra work caused by their failure to visit the site will not be allowed. Access to Vieques NWR from Fajardo, PR is either by air or cargo ferry. Reservations / information on the cargo ferry may be obtained at +1 (555) 000-0000. The proposed contract is subject to full and open competition in accordance with FAR 6.401. The Size Standard is $28.5 million. The NAICS code is 236115. Estimated price range is between $250,000 and $500,000. The IFB will be issued electronically on the Federal Business Opportunities web site at http://www.fedbizopps.gov. Responses to the IFB shall not be issued electronically. Fax copies will not be accepted. Paper copies will be accepted by mail. Questions or clarifications concerning any ambiguities in the solicitation shall be immediately addressed in e-mail to contact@example.gov. Once the solicitation is posted, it is incumbent upon the interested parties to review this site frequently for any updates/amendments to any and all documents. It is anticipated the following viewers will be needed to view the solicitation and attachments posted: Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat Reader (.pdf). A firm-fixed price contract will be issued, with a performance period of 120 days. The anticipated date for the issuance of solicitation is 12/08/05. The date and time for receipt of solicitation responses is 1/12/05 at 2:00 p.m. EST. The anticipated date of award will be on or about 1/17/05. This award is being issued pursuant to the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. NOTE: In order to be eligible for award all prospective bidders must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and may register at http://www.bpn.gov. CCR registration requires applicants to have a Dun & Bradstreet Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number from Dun and Bradstreet to register at the CCR web site. If you do not have a DUNS number, you may contact Dun & Bradstreet at http://www.dnb.com or call +1 (555) 000-0000. All prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications at http://orca.bpn.gov in conjunction with required registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). See FAR Clause 52.204-08 in Section K. This certification should be completed before submitting your quote or bid. Direct all technical questions and suggestions related to this announcement at the help desk +1 (555) 000-0000 or using the Web Site: contact@example.gov. The Government will award this contract to the responsible bidder whose offer conforming to the solicitation is most advantageous to the Government, price and past performance considered. Only written bids (mail, courier, or hand carried bids) for this Invitation for Bid (IFB) package will be accepted. Facsimile, electronic, e-mail bids will not be accepted, and will be immediately rejected. Mail or hand carry quotes to the following address: Mr. Lawrence (Mac) McCoy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1875 Century Blvd., Suite. 310, Atlanta, GA 30345. Bidders shall verify Government receipt of bids prior to closing by calling Mr. McCoy at +1 (555) 000-0000. All bids should be clearly marked with the responsible bidder's name and Invitation for Bid (IFB), number 4018160020. *****