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87 -- POWDERED AGAR U.S.P/NF SOL IFB-27-M-APHIS-98 DUE 102997 POC Barbara Knotz, Contract Specialist at 612/370-2201 E-MAIL: bknotz, bknotz@aphis.usda.gov. 87 -- The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ), Pink Bollworm Rearing Facility (PBWRF), Phoenix, Arizona, intends to acquire 26,000 pounds of powdered agar, U.S.P./NF and an estimated optional quantity of 2000 pounds. Delivery will be 13,000 pounds on February 13, 1998, and 13,000 pounds on April 1, 1998. If optional quantity is required, delivery would be in August of 1998. F.O.B. Destination. Firm-fixed price contract. The solicitation is to be released on or about September 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. (0255)

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