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81 -- BAGS, POLYETHYLENE, CLEAR, 3 SIZES SOL 4-M-APHIS-98 DUE 053097 POC Contact Barbara Knotz at (612) 370-2201 for technical information. Robert Crowther is the Contracting Officer. E-MAIL: </PRESOL>, bknotz@aphis.usda.gov. The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services, Riverdale, Maryland, intends to acquire an estimated 12,402 (M) clear clear poly sideweld, .004 gauge, 4 1/2" x 8" x 7 1/2", with three punched holes, and 65 (M) clear plastic poly bags,4ml, 33" x 40", and 23,000 (M) clear plastic poly bags, 2ml, 8" x 7 1/2". The contract period is October 1, 1997 through September 30, 1998 with two Option Years. A first article sample will be required 45 days after contract award. This is a 100% small business set aside. A fixed price contract. F.O. B. destination. The solicitation will 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 request to the "Contracting Section" at (612) 370-2106. Telephone request 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. Firs 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 one-year period after date of submission. A copy of the solicitation will be available in this office for review. (0086)

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