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81 -- BAGS, CLEAR POLYETHYLENE SOL IFB 6-M-APHIS-95 DUE 091495 POC POC: Patricia Y. Harris is the Contracting Officer. She can be reached at Area Code (612) 370-2128 The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS), Riverdale, Maryland, intends to acquire clear polyethylene bags with three punched holes. Estimated quantity is 12,402 m bags with three punched holes. Dimension of bag is 4-1/2 inches by 8 inches by 7-1/2 inches; 004 gauge. The contract period is for one year. The contractor shall submit a First Article Sample 45 days after the contract award. This is a 100% business set-aside. A fixed price contract. F.O.B. destination. The solicitation to be released on or about August 14, 1995. For copy of solicitation, submit written or FAXed request stating name, address, telephone number and solicitation number. FAX requests to `Contracting Section' at (612) 370-2083. Telephone requests will not be accepted. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. A limited number of solicitations will be issued for this procurement, with priority given to firms on our established bidders list. Firms which do not receive a copy of this solicitation will receive a Solicitation Mailing List Application, Standard Form 129. Upon receipt of a completed application, we will add your name to our bidders list for consideration for a 1-year period after date of submission. A copy of the solicitation will be available in this office for review. (0191)

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