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68 -- RODEO HERBICIDE, SURFACTANT AND DRIFT RETARDENT SOL 65-M-APHIS-97 DUE 053097 POC POC: Jeanne Lewis is the Contracting Officer, for technical information contact Barbara Knotz @ 612/370-2201. E-MAIL: </bknotz>, bknotz@aphis.usda.gov. The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Animal Damage Control Program, Bismarck, ND intends to acquire approximately 2820 gallons of Monsanto, "Rodeo" Herbicide, 126 gallons of 90%+Nonionic Surfactant and 313 gallons of Chemtrol Drift Retardent. The herbicide will be used to reduce cattail density on select wetlands in North and South Dakota by aerial application. This contract will be for a 1 year period from date of award through September 30, 1997 with 2 1-year options. Fixed price contract, f.o.b. destination. The solicitation to be released on or about April 30, 1997. For a copy of the solicitation submit a written or faxed request stating name, address, telephone number and solicitation number. FAX requests to the Contracting Section at (612) 370-2136. 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 this solicitation will be available in this office for review. (0069)

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