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87 -- METHYL PARABEN SOL 71-M-APHIS-96 DUE 071596 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), IS, Brownsville, Texas intends to acquire 119 drums of Methyl Paraben, food and commercial grade. A five pound sample is required for testing. This is a fixed price requirements program. 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. (0144)

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