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80 -- CEMENT, CATTLE BACKTAG, CANS SOL 7-M-APHIS-97 DUE 062496 POC POC: Patricia Y. Harris is the Contracting Officer. She can be reached at Area Code (612) 370-2128 The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, APHIS, Veterinary Services, (VS), of Riverdale, Maryland, intends to acquire cattle backtag cement in pint and quart cans. The Contractor shall supply cement from approved sources. Estimated annual requirements are: 37,000 screwtop pint cans, and 28,000 quart cans. This is a fixed price, requirements program. First article sample due 45 days after award. Deliveries are 45 days after receipt of award. F.O. B. destination to Kansas City, Missouri. It is a one-year contract period from October 1, 1996 through September 30, 1997, with a one-year option. This is a 100-hundred percent set-aside for small business. The solicitation is to be released on or about May 24, 1996. For a copy of the solicitation submit written or FAXed request stating name, address, telephone number, and solicitation number. FAXed 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. (0114)

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