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Z -- UPGRADE ELECTRICAL GENERATOR SEQUENCING SYSTEM SOL 15-3615-96 DUE 091396 POC Regina M. Herchak, Contracting Officer, (215) 233-6551. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), requires that all labor, supervision, tools, and materials be provided to upgrade the electrical generating sequencing system at the Plum Island Animal Disease Center on Plum Island, New York. (This is a presolicitation notice.) Contractors are advised that this facility is a quarrantine research laboratory located on an island 1-1/2 miles off the northern-most tip (Orient Point) of Long Island, New York. Transportation incidental to the performance of this project may be provided by Government-furnished boats. The estimated cost of construction is between $100,000 and $200,000. The project must be completed within 150 days after receipt of notice to proceed. Solicitation No. IFB 15-3615-96 will contain the specifications and drawings and be available on or about August 12, 1996. Requests should be in writing and include the company's telephone and fax numbers and be received in the CO's office not later than August 7, 1996. (0162)

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