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J -- MAINTENANCE OF GOVERNMENT-OWNED BECKMAN EQUIPMENT SOL 06-3K47-98 DUE 081898 POC Janice Speth, Contract Specialist, 301/504-6071 This requirement is being procured under FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. The Contractor shall provide preventive maintenance and emergency service for Government-owned Beckman equipment at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, in Beltsville, Maryland. The period of performance will be from October 1, 1998 through September 30, 1999, with options to extend for four additional12-month periods. The solicitation will be issued on or about July 28, 1998. This is an unrestricted procurement. The SIC code is 7699. Offerors desiring a copy of the RFP should submit a written request to the address above or to fax number (301) 504-5009. The anticipated award date is October 1, 1998. Posted 07/14/98 (W-SN223195). (0195)

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