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B -- AQUACULTURE STUDY SOL 65-M-APHIS-96 DUE 052496 POC POC: Robert J. Crowther is the Contracting Officer. He can be reached at Area Code (612) 370-2115 The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), intends to acquire advisory and assistance service in the area of aquaculture. The contractor must be able to evaluate aquaculture industry requirements for APHIS services, provide technical expertise in aquatic animal health with focus on international trade and evaluate appropriate training needs for APHIS in the field of aquaculture. A fixed price contract. F.O.B. destination. The solicitation to be released on or about April 29, 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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