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M -- OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SUPPORT TO THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR AGRICULTURAL UTILIZATION RESEARCH AT PEORIA, ILLINOIS SOL RFP 07-3K06-96 POC Contact Theresa M. Stephens on Telephone No. 301-344-3125 or Fax No. 301-344-3354 Operations and maintenance support services to a Government- owned facility at Peoria, Illinois. Functions include heating, ventilation and air conditioning, janitorial, electrical, electronics, vehicles, equipment, plumbing, pipefitting, sheet metal, welding, carpentry, masonry, painting, paved surfaces, grounds, security, machinist, refrigeration, chemical storeroom, freight, scientific illustrations, receptionist, switchboard, mail, copying, duplication, asbestos removal, and general support services. The RFP will be released on or about December 4, 1995. Only written requests for solicitation copies will be honored. The period of performance is expected to be July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997 with options to extend performance for 4 additional 12-month periods. The requirement is a 100 percent setaside for small businesses and the size standard is $20 million dollars average annual receipts for the preceding 3 fiscal years. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 8744. (0299)

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