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99 -- AERIAL DISTRIBUTION OF STERILE FRUIT FLIES SOL 38-M-APHIS-96 DUE 010496 POC POC: Robert Crowther is the Contracting Officer. He can be reached at Area Code (612) 370-2115 The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ), requires a follow-on contract for aircraft services to support emergency fruit fly programs in southern California. The successful contractor shall provide 0 to 6 airplanes, as needed, with qualified pilots and dispersers for aerial distribution of sterile fruit flies. Special purpose modifications will be required for installation of Government- furnished property (sterile insect release machine and equipment). The aircraft shall be a cabin class twin-engine capable of maintaining a cruise speed of 160 MPH. A firm, fixed-price, requirements contract is anticipated covering the period of February 1, 1996 through January 31, 1997 with two one-year renewal options to extend the effective period of the contract, not to exceed three (3) years. The solicitation is scheduled to be released on or about December 4, 1995. For a copy of the solicitation, FAX a request stating the name, address, telephone number of the company. 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 copy of the solicitation will be available in the issuing office for review. (0318)

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