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87 -- TOASTED SOY FLOUR, EDIBLE, DEFATTED SOL RFQ-3-APHIS-98 DUE 110397 POC Barbara Knotz 612/370-2201 E-MAIL: B. Knotz, 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 approximately 2250 bags of toasted soy flour, edible (defatted), packaged in 50 pound bags, for delivery in January, April and July of 1998. A bid sample will be required. This is a 100% set-aside for small business. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) is to be released on or about October 20, 1997. For a copy of the RFQ, submit written or faxed request stating name, address, telephone number, and RFQ number. Fax request to the "Purchasing Section" Area at Area Code (612) 370-2136. Telephone requests will not be accepted. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. A copy of the RFQ will be available in this office for review. (0281)

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