National Institute of Standards & Technology, Acquisition & Assistance Div., Bldg. 301, Rm B117, Gaithersburg, MD 20899

Y -- CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION TO BUILDING 235 AT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY CAMPUS SOL 51SBNB8C1063 DUE 041498 POC Contract Specialist, David Orris, (301) 975-4154; Contracting Officer, Pauline Mallgrave, (301) 975-6330 WEB: NIST Contracts Homepage, http://www.nist.gov/admin/od/contract/contract.htm. E-MAIL: NIST Contracts Office, Contract@nist.gov. This is a presolicitation notice for a construction requirement at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) campus located in Gaithersburg, MD. NIST has a requirement for the construction of an addition to building 235 at the NIST campus. The addition is a single story structure with a built-up roof and partial basement and will contain twenty-five offices, two laboratories, and restrooms. The exterior is primarily brick and metal construction. An invitation for bid will be solicited. The tentative date for issuance of the invitation for bid is March 12, 1998. The tentative bid opening date is April 12, 1998. The period of performance will be 330 days after the Government's notice to proceed. The magnitude of construction is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. This requirement is a 100% set-aside for small business concerns with average annual receipts not exceeding $17,000,000 during the preceding three years. See number Note 1. The SIC Code is 1542. All responsible small business concerns may submit a bid which will be considered by the agency. Please request copies of the invitation for bid in writing. There is no charge for the solicitation documents. The construction plans are also available for inspection without charge at the NIST campus. Contact Mr. David Orris at (301)975-4154 if you desire to review the plans at NIST. (0043)

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