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B -- HISTORIC RESOURCE STUDY SOL 1443RQ300098027 DUE 080398 POC Debroah Deas, fax (202) 485-9720; e-mail Deborah_Deas@NPS.GOV WEB: National Park Service, http://www.nps.gov. E-MAIL: National Park Service, Susan_Bachmann@NPS.GOV. Prepare a historic resource study for Catoctin Mountain Park, Thurmont, Maryland, to provide a historical framework for future interpretive and preservation efforts, and provide baseline information for development of the Park's General Management Plan. The study area will include the area from Smithburg to Blue Ridge Summit to Thurmont/Mechanicstown to Cacoctin Furnace and will focus on Catoctin Mountain Park and Cunningham State Park. Quotations will be evaluated on price and the following non-price factors, in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b): (A) Past Performance. Provide information on similar projects with the areas of expertise required for this work; (B) Quality. Firm's qualifications and any unique or specialized talent or expertise of the principal investigator/historian to be committed to accomplish this project; (C) Previous Experience. Any special knowledge possessed in the locality of the project along with experience in this general geographic area and record of past accomplishments appropriate to the work statement. The estimated magnitude is between $30,000 and $60,000. You may request the quotation package by fax, Attn: Deborah Deas, (202) 485-9720, or by e-mail to Deborah_Deas@NPS.GOV. The proposed procurement is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. Posted 06/30/98 (0181)

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