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65 -- NEEDLES,18G X 1 INCH SOL 3-M-APHIS-97 DUE 061396 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), Veterinary Services, (VS), Riverdale, Maryland, intends to acquire an estimated 900,000 18G X 1 inch, blood specimen collection needles with both ends having sharp points. A fixed price, definite quantity contract, with two-one year options. Delivery F.O. B. destination to Kansas City, Missouri. Packaged 100 needles per package. Ten packages per case. The solicitation to be released on or about May 13, 1996. 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. (0106)

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