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X -- EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SOL 17-M-APHIS-96 DUE 100595 POC POC: Jeanne V. Lewis is the Contracting Officer. She can be reached at Area Code (612) 370-2109 The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), intends to acquire employee assistance program referral services for various APHIS employees throughout the United States and possessions. Estimated 6,300 employees nationwide. This solicitation will not result in a contract, but is for information purposes only. The solicitation to be released on or about September 5, 1995. For copy of solicitation, submit written or FAXed request stating name, address, telephone number and solicitation number. FAX requests to 'Contracting Section' at Area Code (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. (0229)

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