AG-3615-S-10-0005 COVERLETTER RECOVERY(SECTOR 400) AIR HANDLER DUCT SYSTEM KEARNEYSVILLE.DOCX

United States Department of Agriculture

Research Education and Economics Agricultural Research Service

February 2, 2010

IN REPLY

REFER TO: Solicitation No. AG-3615-S-10-0005 RECOVERY- Replace Multi-Zone (Sector 400) Air Handler Duct System at the Appalachian Fruit Research Station (AFRS), Kearneysville, WV

To All Offerors:

Enclosed is a copy of the subject IFB (Invitation for Bid) to provide all labor, supervision, tools, and materials to replace the Multi-Zone AHU Duct System located at the Fruit Research Station (AFRS), Kearneysville, WV.

This project has been made a Competitive set-aside for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses in accordance with the Small Business Competitive Demonstration Program. Please review this document carefully if you decide to submit a bid. Bids are due not later than 2:00 p.m. (local time) on March 3, 2010, at the address in Block 7 on page 1 of the IFB.

Complete Blocks 14, 15, and 16 on page 2; and Blocks 19, 20A, 20B, and 20C on page 3. Fill in the dollar amount in Block 17 on page 2. Note- If you insert a number less than 120 calendar days in Block 17, your bid will not be considered for award and will be rejected (see Block 13D on page 2). Insert your bid price on page 2, as well as on page 5. Further, please carefully review Section L.11 and complete ALL of Section K and Section M.1 (Past Performance) and submit them with your bid along with any amendments issued on this solicitation.

A bid bond must be submitted with your bid. Failure to submit a bid bond will render your bid non-responsive and will be rejected.

Complete and affix the OF-17 (titled “NOTICE TO OFFEROR”) to the outside of your envelope so that your bid is easily identified when it is received in my office.

A site visit has been scheduled on February 17, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. THIS WILL BE THE ONLY OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT THE JOB SITE PRIOR TO SUBMISSION OF BIDS. Please contact Mr. Joe Howell at (304) 725-3451 extension 307 not later than February 16, 2010, if you wish to attend. Contractors are reminded that a valid state driver’s license is required to gain admittance to the facility.

Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please direct them to my attention at (215) 233-6551.

Sincerely, LISA M. BOTELLA

Contracting Officer

Enclosure North Atlantic Area

Area Administrative Office Area Contracting & Property Office 600 East Mermaid Lane

Wyndmoor, PA 19038-8598 Voice: 215-233-6551

FAX: 215-836-6919

E-Mail: lisa.botella@ars.usda.gov North Atlantic Area

Area Administrative Office Area Contracting & Property Office 600 East Mermaid Lane

North Atlantic Area

Area Administrative Office Area Contracting & Property Office 600 East Mermaid Lane

North Atlantic Area

Area Administrative Office Area Contracting & Property Office 600 East Mermaid Lane

North Atlantic Area

Area Administrative Office Area Contracting & Property Office 600 East Mermaid Lane

North Atlantic Area

Area Administrative Office Area Contracting & Property Office 600 East Mermaid Lane

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