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65 -- HYPODERMIC NEEDLES SOL 8-M-APHIS-98 DUE 063097 POC Jeanne Lewis is the Contracting Officer. She can be reached at 612/370-2109. E-MAIL: bcrowther, bcrowther@aphis.usda.gov. The USDA, Animal Health and Plant Inspection Service, (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS), Riverdale, Maryland, intends to acquire 200,000 18 gauge, non-sterile 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 requirement program for a one-year period. F.O.B. destination. The solicitation is to be released on or about May 30, 1997. For a copy of the solicitation submit written or faxed request stating name, address and telephone number. Faxed requests to "Contracting Section" at 612/370-2106. 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 recieve a copy of this solicitation will recieve 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. (0064)

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