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65 -- ELISA TEST KITS SUITABLE FOR DETECTING ANTIBODIES AGAINST VIRUS(S) SOL RFQ-14-M-APHIS-98 POC Barbara Knotz, Contrract Specialist, @ Area Code (612) 370-2201 E-MAIL: </presol>, smtp:bknotz@aphis.usda.gov. 65 -- The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), National Veterinary Services Laboratory, Ames, Iowa, intends to acquire an estimated 200 Elisa test kits TGE/PRCV-ST-HYA 063T/P for the period beginning October 1, 1997 and ending September 30, 1997. A firm-fixed price contract will result. A Request for Quotation (RFQ) is to be released on or about July 14, 1997. A Bid Sample will be required as a part of any offer submitted. A response date will be specified in the RFQ. For a copy of the RFQ, submit a written or faxed request stating name, address, telephone number, and RFQ number. Fax the request to the "Contracting Section" at Area Code (612) 370-2106. Telephone requests will not be accepted. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. A limited number of the RFQ's will be issued for this procurement, with priority given to firms on our established bidders list. (0184)

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