U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, Office of Acquisition and Grants Services, Mail Stop 50, 400 7th Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20590

99 -- INTERIOR DECORATING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION HEADQUARTERS SOL DTFR53-99-Q-00619 DUE 092399 POC Contracting Officer Linda B. Dearing, (202) 493-6154/FAX (202) 493-6171 E-MAIL: hubsmtp.hubsmtp:, linda.dearing@fra.dot.gov. The Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, intends to issue a purchase order to acquire interior decorating consulting services for assistance with the coordination of furniture and carpet selection, space planning, and other related decorating tasks at the Federal Railroad Administrator's office, located at 1120 Vermont Avenue, NW, Washington, DC. The services related to space planning may include the purchase of some furniture and wall hangings. The anticipated period of performance is September 27, 1999, through January 31, 2000. Firms interested in receiving a copy of the solicitation must respond in writing via fax to (202) 493-6154 or email (linda.dearing@fra.dot.gov). Expected issuance date of the solicitation is September 20, 1999. Quotes will be due at FRA three days later on September 23, 1999. The solicitation will be issued via fax. The basis for award will be best value to the Government to be determined utilizing the factors of cost, past performance, and geographic location. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code for this acquisition is 7389. This acquisition is restricted to small business concerns. See Note 1. Posted 09/03/99 (W-SN376554). (0246)

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