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87 -- SWINE BACKTAGS SOL 5-M-APHIS-98 DUE 091897 POC Patricia Harris (612) 370-2128 N -- The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (V.S.), Riverdale, MD, intends to acquire and estimated 7,100,000 swine backtags, vinyl-plastic coated, white or yellow with 3-digit number on one side. Tags shall be 2 3/4 to 3 inches in diameter. This will be a requirements contract for a one year period with the option to extend for an additional year. A fixed price contract will be awarded. This is a 100% small business set aside. F.O.B. Destination. The solicitation to be released on or about August 19, 1997. For a copy of the solicitation, 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 solicitations will be issued for this procurement, with priority given to firms on our established bidders list. Firms which donot receive a copy of the solicitation will receive a Solicitation Mailing List Applications, Standard Form 129. Upon receipt of the 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. (0217)

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