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C -- PREQUALIFICATION OF ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING FIRMS FOR NEW OFFICE BUILDINGS WORLDWIDE SOL S-FBOAD-99-R-0018 DUE 020599 POC John Hite (703) 875-6278 The deadline to request questionnaire forms has been withdrawn. Completed quesionnaire forms must be submitted with the qualification package on February 5, 1999. Requests for questionnaire forms must be submitted in writing to John Hite. The fax number is (703) 875-6292. Firms will not be limited to ten projects on Section 8 of the Standard Form 255; however, the 100-page limit remains in effect. In its business management plan, a firm must explain, if it is selected for a project, how it will manage the project. Large business firms will be required to submit an acceptable subcontracting plan (with small, small disadvantaged, and women-owned business concerns) before contract award. Small, small disadvantaged, and women-owned business concerns shall have the maximum practicable opportunity to participte in contract performance consistent with its efficient performance. Posted 01/28/99 (W-SN292325). (0028)

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