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S -- GUARD SERVICE SOL 14-M-APHIS-97 DUE 080196 POC POC: The Contracting Officer is Robert J. Crowther. He can be reached at Area Code (612) 370-2115 The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS), New York Animal Import Center (NYAIC), Rock Tavern, New York, intends to acquire guard service, Category II, for one year beginning 10-1-96 through 9-30-97 with four (4) 1-year options. Fixed price contract. F.O.B. destination. The solicitation to be released on or about 7-1-96. For copy of solicitation, submit written or FAXed request stating name, address, telephone number and solicitation number. FAX requests to ''Contracting Section'' at Area Code (612) 370-2083. Telephone requests will not be accepted. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. A copy of the solicitation will be available in this office for review.(0141)

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