USDA-ARS-MWA, Contracting Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604

R -- PATENT APPLICATION AND PROSECUTION SERVICES SOL 5114-8-3069 DUE 112597 POC Lorna Flansburg 309-681-6615 E-MAIL: click here to contact the Contracting Officer via e-mail, flansbul@ars.usda.ars. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Area, requires patent-related legal services from firms that provide patent services, (i.e., filing, prosecution, and ancillary services) attendant to filing and prosecuting patents in the United States for ARS and other USDA related agencies. This RFP will result in one or more firm fixed price indefinite quantity contracts. The SIC code is 8111, for which the small business size standard is $5M. This requirement is unrestricted. This solicitation will be mailed on or about 10/30/97. All requests must be e-mailed or faxed to 309-681-6680, attn: L. Flansburg. Telephone requests will not be accepted. All responsible parties may submit an offer which will be considered by the Agency. (0282)

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