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Y -- CONSTRUCTION OF CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT FACILITY, BELTSVILLE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH CENTER, BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND SOL 8188-3K15-96 DUE 072996 POC Contracting Officer, Anthony Wimbush, 301-344-0298 This solicitation is amended to reflect the following: The solicitation is scheduled to be issued on or about June 27, 1996, with proposals due on or about July 29, 1996; The following significant factors shall be the basis for evaluation and award: A. Relevant experience, B. Work plan, C. Project staffing, D. Contract administration, E. Subcontractor/equipment, and F. Price. An additional breakdown of the evaluation factors and relevant weights are set forth in the solicitation. All other conditions of this solicitation remain the same. (0171)

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