USDA Forest Service, Administration (Contracting), Federal Building (340 North Pattee), P.O. Box 7669, Missoula, MT 59807

53 -- PADLOCKS AND CYLINDERS LOCKS SOL R1-96-04 DUE 022196 POC Request bid package, (406) 329-3636. For additional information contact Contracting Officer, Miley Sutherland at (406) 329-3530. The USDA Forest Service, Northern Region, Missoula, Montana, intends to acquire 10,000 padlocks, 4500 keys, 1300 cylinder locks, and 500 deadlatch locks. This is a commercial, off-the-shelf (COTS) acquistion. Padlocks will be used nationwide and must function in extreme climatic conditions. All locks and keys must match the Forest Service keyway. Firm, fixed price contract. Delivery to Missoula, Montana, within 120 days after award. Solicitation to be released on, or about January 19, 1996. (0353)

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