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66 -- COMPUTER IMAGING INSTRUMENT SUITABLE FOR RICE AND GRAIN QUALITY INSPECTION SOL RFQ-96-M-APHIS-97 POC Barbara Knotz 612/370-2201 E-MAIL: bknotz, smtp:bknotz@aphis.usda.gov. 66 -- The USDA, Grain Inspection Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) intends to acquire a computer imaging based instrument suitable for rice and grain quality inspection, to include software necessary to develop new inspection application models. Firm-fixed price contract f.o.b. destination. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) is to be released on or about August 29, 1997. The RFQ will specified a response date. Descriptive literature will form a part of the RFQ. For a copy of the RFQ, submit written or faxed request stating name, address, telephone number, and RFQ 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 RFQ's for this procurement, with priority given to firms on our established bidders list. A copy of the solicitation will be available in this office for review. (0226)

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