Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Attn: CGS, Arlington Square Building, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Room 212, Arlington, VA 22203

99 -- IDENTIFICATION TAGS FOR ATTACHMENT TO WILDLIFE PELTS OF SELECTED SPECIES FOR EXPORTATION SOL 1448-95140-97-R-008 DUE 060696 POC Ramona J. Polk, Contracting Officer, 703/358-1728 WEB: none., ERROR --. E-MAIL: none., none.. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is interested in receiving proposals for wildlife pelt identification tags. The tags must be non-reusable with a self-locking mechanism, tamper resistant, resistant to extreme heat and cold, impervious to tanning compounds, and must carry a permanent readable legend which identifies the State, year, and a unique serial number. Although not a requirement, the FWS is interested in exploring the possibility of adding bar codes or other electronically readable format to the tag design. Delivery would be to approximately 49 locations within the United States. The contract will include four, one-year options to extend the term of the contract. Interested companies should submit writtent request for RFP package to the POC Ramona J. Polk, Contracting Officer. RFP Number must be referenced. No telephone requests will be accepted. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the agency. See Numbered Note 26. (0013)

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