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87 -- TORULA YEAST PELLETS, PACKAGED IN 50 POUND DRUMS SOL RFQ-5-APHIS-98 DUE 111097 POC Barbara Knotz 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), International Services (IS), Brownsville, Texas intends to acquire approximately 5100 pounds of torula yeast pellets, packaged in 50 pound drums for f.o. b. destination delivery to two (2) USDA locations, Brownsville, Texas and Lemon Grove, California.. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) is to be released on or about November 27, 1997. This is a 100% small business set-aside. Simplified procurement procedures will be utilized. Fixed price contract. 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" 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. (0288)

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