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

Z -- BUILDING RENOVATION, INTERIOR SOL 08-3K47-00 DUE 081000 POC Karen Chapman, Contract Specialist, (301)504-5073 The Contractor shall renovate the interior of Building 173 located at the USDA, ARS, BARC in Beltsville, Maryland, in accordance with the Statement of Work. All work is to be completed within 180 calendar days following receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Magnitude of project is between $250,000 and $500,000. Only one site visit is to be scheduled. See solicitation package for date and time. The standard industrial classification (SIC) code is 1542 and the annual size standard is $17.0 million. This acquisition will be procured as unrestricted under the small business competitiveness demonstration program. This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB), using procedures from FAR Part 14 -- Sealed Bidding, and incorporating provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-17. The anticipated solicitation release date is on or about July 5, 2000. Solicitation packages are limited and available on a first-come-first-served basis, upon written request only, at the address above or by fax at(301)504-5009. Reference solicitation number (08-3K47-00) on all inquiries. Sealed bids will be due August 10, 2000 at 10:00 a.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 responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the agency. Anticipated award date is August 21, 2000. Posted 06/09/00 (W-SN463214). (0161)

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