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Z -- PAINT INTERIOR AND EXTEIOR-NMFS, PASCAGOULA, MS SOL NFFN6400800256SLW DUE 062698 POC Sharon L. Walker 816-426-7267 x241 or Patsy Willins x230 The Government intends to solicit for the painting interior and exterior of the National Marine Fisheries Service buildings located at 3209 Frederic Street, Pascagoula, MS. The Contractor shall commence exterior work on July 15, 1998 and complete exterior work no later than August 14, 1998. The contractor shall commence interior work in Phase I area on July 15, 1998 and complete work not later than July 24, 1998 and shall commence work in phase II area on August 4, 1998 and complete work not later than August 14, 1998.The Government intends to acquire this requirement under the authority of 41USC253(c) (1) under the guidelines of FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisitions. Any small business source able to provide this service is encouraged to respond to this announcement within 15 days after publication. A Request For Quotation will be issued on or about 15 days from date of this announcement and close 10 days from date of issuance. This is not a request for proposals and there is no solicitation available at this time. The Government reserves the right to solicit bids based on receipt of affirmative responses to this notice. Interested firms should submit in writing, it's name, address, point of contact, telephone number, business size and a brief statement regarding its capability to provide this service. This information should be submitted to the address stated herein or may be faxed to 816-426-7806. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 1721. This business size standard is 500 employees. This is a small business set-aside. (0162)

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