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66 -- TABLE TOP LIQUID FILLERS AND A TABLE TOP SCREW CAPPING MACHINE SOL RFQ-88-M-APHIS-97 DUE 072897 POC Barbara Knotz, Contract Specialist at Area Code (612) 370-2201. E-MAIL: B. Knotz, smtp:bknotz@aphis.usda.gov. 66 -- The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), National Veterinary Services Laboratory, Ames, Iowa, intends to acquire a Cozzoli model F310 semi-automatic volumetric table top liquid filler with accessories, or equal; a Cozzoli model F400X semi-automatic table top semi-automatic liquid filler with accessories or equal; and a Cozzoli model SC50T semi-automatic screw capping machine with change parts of aluminum sealing, or equal. This is a 100% total set-aside for small business. A firm-fixed price contract will result. A Request for Quotation (RFQ) is to be released on or about July 14, 1997. Descriptive literature will be required with the offer. For a copy of the RFQ, submit written or faxed request stating name, address, telephone number, and solicitation number. Fax 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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