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The contract involves a construction project at the Coeur d'Alene Nursery in Kootenai County, Idaho, managed by the USDA Forest Service. Key activities include placing a compacted crushed aggregate base to support a reinforced concrete slab measuring approximately 100 feet 9 inches by 40 feet. The project also encompasses excavation, drainage work, and the installation of a prefabricated greenhouse with a retractable roof set on concrete footings, along with other minor related tasks. This acquisition follows commercial item procedures under FAR Part 12, with an estimated contract value ranging between $100,000 and $250,000. Work is scheduled to begin around July 1, 2003, with completion expected by October 30, 2003. The solicitation is identified as RFQ-R1-04-03-64, and the USDA Forest Service’s Idaho Panhandle National Forests serve as the point of contact. The project supports the department’s infrastructure development objectives and is conducted through competitive procurement practices appropriate for commercial items. The office managing the contract is located in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.