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

D -- FIBER OPTIC CABLE INSTALLATION SOL 02-3K47-96 DUE 010596 POC Debra Kaelberer, Contract Specialist, 301-504-5548. Install 62.5/125 multi-mode, graded index fiber optic cable between the Administration Building and 5 other buildings on the National Arboretum grounds. All fibers will terminate in ST connectors. Use existing conduit where possible and direct burial 36-48 inches below finish grade where conduit is not available. A metalic locator tape will be installed 12 inches below finish grade directly above fiber. All fibers will terminate in phone room on ground floor of Administration Building, and in locations to be determined in other buildings. This procurement is set-aside for small business concerns. Bidders desiring a copy of the IFB should submit a written request to the address above or request may be faxed to 301-504-5009. No telephone requests for solicitation package will be accepted. Solicitation is scheduled to be issued o/a 11/22/95. See Note 1. (0305)

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