USDA-ARS-MWA, Contracting Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604

Z -- INSTALL DRYER OVEN VENILATION SYSTEM, NATIONAL SOIL EROSION LABORATORY SOL 5114-8-3089 DUE 092198 POC Lori J. Houghton, Contracting Officer, 309-681-6616 The U. S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Area, has a project entitled Install Dryer Oven Ventilation System, National Soil Erosion Lab, West Lafayette, IN. The work includes but is not limited to: Installing two (2) separate exhaust systems. One system to exhaust floor mounted ovens and the other to serve as a canopy hood over the counter top equipment. Installation of exhaust vent ports and exhaust fans. The Magnitude of Construction is estimated less than $25,000.00. The period of performance will be 90 calendar days after receipt of a Notice to Proceed. Payment Protection shall be required if resultant contract exceeds $25,000.00. The solicitation will be issued as a Request for Quotation No. 5114-8-3089 and will be available on or about August 20, 1998, with quotations to be received not later than the Close of Business (4:00 p.m (CST)), September 21, 1998. The solicitation is 100% Set-Aside for Small Businesses and has the Standard Industrial Classification Code of 1711, with a corresponding size standard of $7.0M. All responsible sources may submit a quotation. The solicitation packages may be requested, free of charge, by mail or fax to: USDA-ARS-MWA (Contracting Office) 1815 North University Street, Peoria, IL 61604, FAX: 309-681-6680, or e-mail houghtol@ars.usda.gov. No telephone requests for solicitation packages will be accepted. The Government POC for this solicitation is Lori Houghton, 309-681-6616. Posted 08/06/98 (W-SN233682). (0218)

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