Y--Construction: Water Infiltration Repairs to Cadet Barracks at the USMA, West Point, New York

The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the award of a construction contract for Water Infiltration Repairs for Scott and Grant Barracks (hereinafter referred to as Cadet Barracks) at th e United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. Work includes, but is not limited to, a new roof for the Cadet Barracks, asbestos abatement, and building fa'ade repairs, including: Porch repairs, window/door repairs, and masonry repairs. The e stimated project cost is $1,000,000.00 to $5,000,000.00. The selected contractor must complete the entire work ready for use no later than 365 calendar days after the date the contractor receives the Notice to Proceed. The time stated for completion shal l include the final cleanup of the premises. If the contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, or any extension, the contractor shall pay to the Government liquidated damages in the amount of $535.00 per diem. This p rocurement is being solicited as a 100% set-aside for firms registered with the Small Business Administration (SBA) as a Section 8(a) business, in New York or New Jersey. To check the status of your registration with the SBA, log-on to the Internet at htt p://www.sba.gov. The applicable NAICS Code is 237990 with a small business size standard of $31,000,000.00. The media selected for the issuance of solicitations and amendments shall solely be at the discretion of the Government; accordingly, the media u tilized for this project are the Internet and CD-ROM. Paper copies of this solicitation, and amendments, if any, will not be available or issued. Interested parties may download and print the solicitation, at no charge at http://www.nan.usace.army.mil. Cl ick on the Red Box labeled Contract & Bid, go to Advertised Solicitations, and click on solicitation #W912DS-07-B-0006 then click on plans.pdf and specs.pdf to view the plans and specifications, respectively. Project specification files and drawings are portable document files (PDF) and can be viewed, navigated, or printed using Abode Acrobat Reader. Minimum system requirements are Pentium-based personal computer, Microsoft Windows 95 or greater, and 32 MB application RAM. A registration page is attac hed to the web site, and prospective bidders are required to register to receive notice of any amendments and or addenda that may be issued to the solicitation. Utilization of the internet is the preferred method, however, CDs will be available upon writte n request stating the solicitation number, or project name, complete company name and street address (we will NOT deliver to P.O. boxes), telephone and facsimile number (including area codes). Make check or money order payable in the amount of $15.00 to US AED, NY. Solicitation documents for this construction effort will be available on or about 1 March 2007. Bid opening date will be approximately 30 March 2007 at 2:00 PM. Registration Requirements: DFARS 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registrat ion (CCR) applies to this procurement. Prospective contractors must be registered in the Department of Defense CCR database prior to award. Lack of registration in the CCR database will make an offeror ineligible for award. Information on CCR registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained by calling +1 (555) 000-0000 or via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov. Contracting Point of Contact: Alan P. Link at +1 (555) 000-0000. Technical Points of Contact: Mr. James Demetriou at +1 (555) 000-0000 o r Mr. Anil Varghese at +1 (555) 000-0000.