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66 -- SPECTROPHOTOMETER AND ACCESSORIES-SOLE SOURCE POC Barbara Knotz, Contract Specialist 612/370-2201 E-MAIL: B. Knotz, smtp:bknotz@aphis.usda.gov. 66 -- The USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), Fruit and Vegetable Division, (FV), Processed Products Branch (PPB), intends to acquire a sole source purchase order to GretagMacBeth, LLC, for two (2) CE3100 Spectrophotometers, two (2) Optiview Lite QC Software, and two (2) test tube sample holders for delivery to multiple destinations. This procurement is being accomplished by utilizing simplified acquisition procedures. No formal solicitation will be released, and an oral quote will be obtained. (0195)

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