USDA, ARS, FMOD, BA, Contracting Section, Bldg. 003, Rm. 329, 10300 Baltimore Ave., Beltsville, Maryland 20705-2350

Y -- CONSTRUCT A COLUMN AND TRUSS WOOD FRAME CLEAR SPAN BUILDING. SOL 20-3K47-98 DUE 091798 POC Keina Burrier, 301 504-5888 or fax # 301 504-5009 Correction: The action publicized in the CBD July 29, 1998 is not a design/build requirement. The Subject should read Construct a Column and Truss Wood Frame Clear Span Building. Also correct the method of contracting to sealed bidding. Delete the following: "This is a Request for Proposal. Offerors are required to submit a technical and price proposal for evaluation by the government. A firm-fixed price contract will be awarded to the responsive/responsible offeror who submits the proposal considered most advantageous to the Government considering price and other factors. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency by September 17, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. at the address above." Insert the following: "An Invitation for Bid (IFB) will be issued. Sealed Bids will be due September 17, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. A public bid opening will be held, see solicitation package for location. A firm-fixed price contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the invitation for bids, will be most advantageous to the Government, considering price and the price related factors." All other information publicized in the original synopsis is correct. Posted 08/05/98 (W-SN232925). (0217)

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