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87 -- ANIMAL FEED (SPECIAL FORMULATED FEED FOR LABORATORY ANIMALS) SOL RFQ: 662-59-98 DUE 071098 POC Maria Graciano, 415-750-2066 Special formulated feed for laboratory animals. NOTE: Special formulated feed must meet the exact following formula percentages and combinations as follows: Lab rodent feed, 50 lb sack 22, 240%, Fat 4-3-4.7%, Fiber 5.7-6.3%, Purina 5001 C or equal. Lab rodent feed powder, 50 lb sack, Protein 22-24%, Fat 4.3-4.7%, Fiber 5.7-6.3%, (G.E. 4-4.5) Purina 5001 M or equal. Autoclavable rodent feed, 50 lb sack, Protein 22-24%, Fat 4.3-4.7%, Fiber 5.7-6.3%, (G.E. 4-4.5), Purina 5010 or equal. Lab Rat Feed, Protein 22-24%, Fat 3.8-4.2%, Fiber 4.8-6.2%, (G.E. 4.0-4.2%) Purina 5012 or equal. Lab Mouse Feed, 50 lb sack, Protein 16.0-18.0%, Fat 9.5-11.5% Fiber 2.8-3.4%, (G.E. 4.25-4.5%) Purina 5015 or equal. Guinea Pig Feed, Protein 17-19%, Fat 3.8-4.3%, Fiber 15-17%, (G.E. 3.8-4.2) Purina 5025 or equal. Hi-Fiber Rabbit Feed, 50 lb sack, Protein 13-15%, Fat 1.4-1.7%, Fiber 23.5-26%, (G.E. 3.9-4.1) Purina 5326 or equal. Canine Feed, 50 lb sack, Protein 23.5-25.5%, Fat 8-10%, Fiber 3.8-4.2%, (G.E. 4.2-4.5), Purina 5006or equal. Rabbit Feed, 50 lb sack, 15-16.5% Fat 2.3-2.7%, Fiber 17, (G.E.3.9-4.1) Purina 5315 or equal. Chick Start and Grown Feed, 50 lb sack, Protein 20-22%, Fat 2.8-3.2%, Fiber 3.8-4.2%, Total Digestive Nutrients: 79-82%, Purina 5065 or equal. Chick Layer Feed, 50 lb sack, Protein: 17-18%, Fat 2.9-3.1%, Fiber 4.8-5.2%, Purina 5070 or equal. Mini-Pig Grower Feed, 50 lb sack, Protein 13.5-14.5%, Fat 2.4-2.6%, Fiber 17-19%, Purina 5081 or equal. Cat Feed, 20 lb sack, Protein 13.5-14.5%, Fat 2.4-2.6%, Fiber 17-19%, Purina Cat Chow. Kal-Kan 14 oz. can, (24 cans per case). Corn Cob bedding, 40 lb sack, 1/4" or 3/8" pellets, 16 hardwood. Chips of Shavings, 30 lb. sack. The specified salient characteristics as listed above must NOT BE SUBSTITUTED. Delivery to be within 10-30 days after award. Indefinite-quantity contract. Period of performance: one (1) year plus two (2) option years. NOTE: All requests for a copy of the Request for Quote: 662-59-98 must be faxed to 415-750-2170, Attn: Maria Graciano. This procurement is set-aside for small business 100%.*** (0169)

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