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S -- GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MARYLAND SOL DAAD05-98-R-0513 DUE 020298 POC Contract Specialist Janice Kaiser (410) 278-2407 (Site Code DAAD05) The contractor shall furnish all necessary services and equipment required to accomplish grass mowing and ground maintenance service at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. 3,500 estimated acres to be maintained from April 1, 1998 through March 31, 1999 with four one year options to extend. This procurement is being solicited as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The SIC code for this acquisition is 0782 with a size standard of $5.0 million. Only those concerns with average annual sales receipts of $5.0 million or less for its preceding three years may submit a proposal to be considered for award. Request for proposal DAAD05-98-R-0513 will be issued on or about January 8, 1998. Only written or facsimile (410-278- 0971), requests or E mail at steapprm@apg-emh1.apg.army.mil will be accepted. (0325)

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