USDA, ARS, FMOD, BA, Contracting Section, Bldg. 003, Rm. 329, 10300 Baltimore Ave., Beltsville, Maryland 20705-2350

Z -- LEAD ABATEMENT AND PAINT EXTERIOR OF BUILDING 011 SOL 07-3K47-99 DUE 041699 POC Janice Speth, Contract Specialist, 301/504-6071, Fax 301/504-5009 The Contractor shall perform lead abatement and paint the exterior trim of Building 011, Headhouses 1-20, (one story) located at the USDA, ARS, BARC in Beltsville, Maryland, in accordance with the Statement of Work and specifications. All work is to be completed within 60 calendar days following receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Magnitude of project is between $25,000 and $100,000. A site visit is scheduled for March 31, 1999, 10:00 a.m., meeting in front of Building 011, 10300 Baltimore Avenue, Beltsville, MD. The standard industrial classification (SIC) code is 1721 and the annual size standard is $7.0 million. This acquisition will be procured as unrestricted. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ), using procedures from FAR Part 13 -- Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and incorporating provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-10. The solicitation is scheduled to be issued on or about March 19, 1999. There are a reasonable number of copies of the solicitation available on a first-come-first-served basis. Written requests only, specifying the RFQ number (07-3K47-99) submitted to the above address or faxed to 301/504-5009. No telephone requests for the solicitation package will be accepted. All responsible sources may submit a written quotation which shall be considered by the agency. A firm-fixed price purchase order will be awarded to the responsible offeror who submits the quotation considered most advantageous to the Government considering price and other factors. Anticipated award date is April 23, 1999. Posted 03/02/99 (W-SN303955). (0061)

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