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S -- MISCELLANEOUS LANDSCAPING #1 QUARTERS ''A'', U. S. NAVAL OBSERVATORY, WASHINGTON, D.C. SOL N62477-96-Q-0138 DUE 090396 POC Purchasing Agent, Mary Stanton (202) 685-3406, Contracting Officer, Joann Conley This procurement is unrestricted. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code for this project is 0783. The size standard is $3.5 Million. The project consists of landscaping around Guard Posts 1 and 5 and along Massachusetts Avenue perimeter of the site. The existing irrigation system will be altered and extended around Guard Posts 1 and 5 to cover the new landscaping. The date for issuing of plans and specifications is 13 August 1996. Quotes are due on 3 September 1996 at 2:00 P.M. This is not a public bid opening. The estimated cost is between $25,000 and $100,000. (0211)

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