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C -- DESIGN NEW LABORATORY FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AT THE ROBERT T. GAST INSECT REARING FACILITY, STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI. SOL 8292-3K15-98 DUE 092498 POC David Springer, Contracting Officer, 301-504-1170 C -- The Agricultural Research Service, USDA, plans to enter into a contract for the design of a new laboratory for research and development of mass propagation and augmentation release technologies of biological control agents to manage pests such as insects. This facility will be constructed at the Robert T. Gast Insect Rearing Facility, Starkville, Mississippi. The scope of work will include design of a 50,000 square foot complex which will include: administration and office space, laboratories, and space containing insect rearing facilities which may consist of environmental rooms, and/or space for environmental chambers, including full utility support. The design will include: environmental assessment, site survey, all aspects of design, and estimates of the cost of construction. The estimated construction cost is in the range of 12 to 14 million dollars. Evaluation of firms will be made based on the following criteria identified in decreasing importance. A). Professional qualifications necessary in the various disciplines for satisfactory performance of the work. B) Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required, including: laboratory design, biological containment design, clean room design, building computer controls, and experience in accomplishment of same in an energy efficient fashion. C) Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, compliance with the performance schedule, and management techniques. D) Staffing and equipment to accomplish the work in the required time, E) Located within 250 miles of Starkville, Miss. Any SF-254 and SF-255 Forms received after the exact date/time set for receipt will be handled in accordance with the FAR regulations, Paragraph 15.412. Firms meeting the requirements are invited to submit SF-254's and SF-255's under this Solicitation No. 8292-3K15-98 to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, ARS, FD, FCB, 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, MAIL STOP 5124, Beltsville, Maryland 20705-5100, Attention: David Springer, Contracting Officer, by 2:00 p.m. E.S.T., September 24, 1998. This is not a Request for Proposal. Posted 08/17/98 (W-SN237907). (0229)

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