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81 -- BALE BAGS AND WIRE TIES SOL 47-M-APHIS-98 DUE 050198 POC Patricia Harris at 612/370-2128 E-MAIL: Patricia Harris, smtp:pharris@aphis.usda.gov. 81 -- The USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), Cotton Division, Memphis, TN, intends to acquire 18,750 poly spiral bale bags for flat bales, 68" or 70" x 100" OR 18,750 spiral sewn burlap bale bags for flat bales, 68" or 70" x 100", and 14,500 wire bale ties, 10 gauge, 10' 3", 6 wires each position, and 1,800 wire bale ties, 10 gauge, 10', 6 wires each pattern, and Unit of Issue is each. Bags shall meet the National Cotton Council specifications dated May 1996. Delivery to several States for the period beginning July 1, 1998 through September 1, 1998. F.O.B Destination. Firm-fixed price contract. The solicitation is to be released on or April 1, 1998. 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. (0071)

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