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This solicitation requests proposals for a firm fixed-price construction contract to replace the existing hot water heating piping at Building 161 at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center in Beltsville, Maryland. The United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service is seeking to award a contract valued between $250,000 and $500,000 with a 120 day period of performance beginning at notice to proceed. The requirement is set aside for small businesses with a size standard of $16.5 million or less. The solicitation will use lowest price technically acceptable evaluation with submissions due by the date specified in the request for proposal posted on SAM.gov. Bonds will be required for awards over $35,000 and $150,000, respectively. Site visits can be scheduled by appointment and questions must be submitted to the contracting officer in writing. Biobased products are required where available and reasonably priced. Award may be made without discussions but the right is reserved to conduct them if in the government's best interest.