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87 -- CATTLE BACKTAGS, OVAL OR DELTA SHAPE, 3 AND 4 DIGIT SOL 9-M-APHIS-98 DUE 092997 POC Patricia Harris (612) 370-2128 E-MAIL: pharris, smtp:pharris@aphis.usda.gov. 87 -- The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (V.S.), Riverdale, MD, intends to acquire and estimated 21,126 (M) cattle backtags with three numbers and one barcode and 22,559 (M) cattle backtags with four large numbers and one barcode. (M=thousand). One year contract with the option to extend for 2 additional years. Bid samples will be required. This is a firm fixed price requirements contract. Delivery required 30 days after receipt of delivery order. F.O.B. Destination. The solicitation to be released on or about August 29, 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. (0223)

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