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Z -- U. S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, BIMC, TAPE LIBRARY BELTSVILLE MD SOL DACA31-95-B-0030 DUE 030295 POC Carol Williams or Marie Johnson (410) 962-3464 or 962-5638 U. S. Department of State, BIMC, Tape Library, Beltsville, Maryland. Est cost is between $250,000 and $500,000. Completion no later than 150 calendar days. Construction consists of 6,000 SF tape library and 680 SF storage space in the basement of the BIMC facility. The work consists of new perimeter walls, interior lighting, new diffusers in existing duct & new duct. Full size plans and specs (7) $24.00 p/set; half size plans and specs (7) $17.75 p/set. Non-Refundable. Make company check or money order payable to FAO, USAED - Baltimore. (No cash accepted). Contractors are encouraged to provide their Federal Express only at the time of request or have them pick up. Issuance o/a 2 February 95. All previous solicitation purchasers of DACA31-94-B-0137 need not purchase solicitation DACA31-95-B-0030. The two solicitation plan holder lists will be merged under DACA31-95-B-0030. Note: The proposed contract is being considered for 100 percent set-aside for small disadvantage business (SDB) concerns. Interested SDB concerns should, as early as possible, but not later than 15 days of this notice indicate interest in the acquisition by providing to the contracting office a statement of eligibility as a small socially and economically disadvantaged business concern. If you are an SDB and are interested in this requirement, you must provide a statement of eligibility. Additionally, in accordance with FAR 28.102 and pursuant to the Miller Act, provide with the statement proof of ability to obtain sufficient bonding. If adequate interest is not received from SDB concerns, the solicitation will be issued as unrestricted. Amendment will follow. Therefore, replies to this notice are encouraged from all types of businesses as well as SDB concerns. SDB's responding to this notice must certify their status as an SDB concern. (0011)

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