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X -- TEMPORARY LODGING SOL RFG-6395-7-001 DUE 022497 POC POC:Pam Tucker, 612-370-2130. Contracting Officer is Bob Crowther E-MAIL: PZ Tucker, pztucker@hal.aphis.usda.gov. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Recruitment and Development (R&D) team requires temporary lodging within a 10-mile radius of the APHIS, Professional Development Center at 7340 Executive Way, Omega Center, Frederick, Maryland for the period beginning March 17, 1997 through July 18, 1997. During this period, R&D may require anywhere from 1 to 80 single-occupancy rooms. At this time, it is anticipated that rooms will be needed for 51 people, March 24, 1997 through May 15, 1997, and 27 people, June 2, 1997 through July 18, 1997. The "Requests for Quotation's" (RFQ) will be issued on or about February 12, 1997 following "Simplified Acquisition Procedures" will be used. For a copy of the RFQ, submit written request stating your company name, address, telephone number and point of contact to the Contracting Activity identified above or fax your request to (612)370-2136. Telephone requests will not be accepted. All responsible sources may submit an offer for consideration. (0024)

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