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

Z -- ENGINEER, DESIGN DOCUMENTS AND INSTALL GOVERNMENT FURNISHED FALL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT BY MANUFACTURER'S REQUIREMENTS. SOL 3K47-RW0090 DUE 090798 POC Renay S. Weissman, Purchasing Agent, 301/504-7133 or Fax 301/504-5009 All labor, materials, supervision shall be provided by the Contractor to install government furnished fall protection devices, according to manufacturer's requirements for certified installations. Work to include, construct and install anchorage systems in accordance with manufacturer's specifications, for self-retracting lifeline systems on 8 Silos, that will meet the manufacturer's specifications, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standard 29 CFR 1910.66, and the American National Standard Institute Z359.1 -- 1992 Standard. On 4 Silo's contractor shall install LAD-SAF Systems and mounting brackets for the ladder mount mast, accordance with manufacturer's instructions. All work to be completed within 45 calendar days following receipt of Notice to Proceed. This procurement is set-aside for small business concerns. Standard classification Sic code 1761. With a small business standard of $7.0 million for the proceeding three years. This requirement is being procured under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures using Best Value. Magnitude of project is less than $25,000.00. Only one site visit will be conducted, scheduled for August 24, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. Interested parties should meet at Engineering and Planning Section, Bldg. 426, Barc-East, Beltsville, Maryland 20705. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the Agency who submits the quotation considered most advantageous to the Government. The RFQ will be issued on or about August 17, 1998. Request for the RFQ should be in writing specifying the RFQ number (3K47-RW0090) submitted to the above address or faxed to 301/504-5009. Faxed quotes are acceptable. Anticipated award date is September 7, 1998. Posted 08/06/98 (W-SN233571). (0218)

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