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65 -- HYPODERMIC NEEDLES SOL 2-M-APHIS-97 DUE 071596 POC POC: Barbara Knotz is the Point of Contact. She can be reached at Area Code (612) 370-2201. 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 200,000 18 gauge, non-sterile hypodermic needles, stainless steel cannula one-inch in length with a non-toxic plastic luerlock hub and shall have a regular bevel point. Delivery location is National Logistics Supply Center in Kansas City, Missouri. This is a fixed price requirements program for a one-year period. F.O. B. destination. The solicitation is to be released on or about June 14, 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. (0129)

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