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87 -- PURCHASE OF SWINE MAINTENANCE RATION AND SOYBEAN MEAL SOL 10-3K47-98 DUE 080398 POC Donna Hardy, Procurement Analyst, Telephone 301/504-5073, FAX (301) 504-5009, e-mail HardyD@ars.usda.gov The U.S. Department of Agriculture intends to issue an Indefinite Quantity Contract for swine maintenance ration and soybean meal 48% C.P. with an estimated quantities between 150 -- 250 tons of swine maintenance ration and 125 -- 200 tons of soybean meal 48% C.P. for the duration October 1, 1998 through September 30, 1999 with four year option. This requirement is being procured under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures and is set-asude for small business. To qualify as a small business, your shall have 500 employees or less. The standard industrial classification code is 2048. The estimated date of award is August 18, 1998. Request for Quotation (RFQ) packages will be made available on or about July 10, 1998, from the address above BY WRITTEN REQUEST ONLY. FAX quotations will not be accepted. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the Agency. Posted 06/29/98 (0180)

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