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87 -- EMBRYONATED CHICKEN EGGS, FERTILE CHICKEN EGGS AND ONE-DAY OLD CHICKS SOL 15-M-APHIS-98 DUE 092597 POC Barbara Knotz 612/370-2201 E-MAIL: </presol>, smtp:bknotz@aphis.usda.gov. 87 -- The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS), National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL), Ames, Iowa, intends to acquire 15,652 dozen embryonated chicken eggs (five to ten days old); 2808 dozen fertile chicken eggs, and 2652 one-day old chicks. F. O. B. Destination deliveries will be required on Mondays and Wednesdays to the NVSL, Ames, Iowa. A 1-year fixed price requirements contract for the period beginning October 1, 1997 through September 30, 1997. The solicitation is to be released on or about August 25, 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 do not 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. (0220)

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