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44 -- FURNISH AND INSTALL CROSS FLOW TRUCK SEED DRIER AT BLDG. 012 SOL 15-3K47-97 DUE 062697 POC Keina Burrier -- (301)504-5888 This requirement is being procured under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and FAR Part 12, Commercial Products. The contractor shall provide all equipment, materials, parts, labor, supervision, and transportation to furnish and install a Cross Flow Truck Seed Drier in Building 012, at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, Beltsville, Maryland, 20705. Delivery and installation is to be completed within 154 days after award. Only one site visit is scheduled for June 12, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation will be available on about May 29, 1997. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by the agency. Offerors desiring a copy of the solicitation should submit a written request to the address above or requests may be faxed to 301/504-5009. No telephone requests for solicitation package will be accepted. The anticipated award date is July 3, 1997. See Numbered Note 1. (0135)

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