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87 -- ANIMAL FEED (SPECIAL FORMULATED FEED FOR LABORATORY ANIMALS) SOL RFP-662-61-98 DUE 083198 POC Maria Graciano 415-750-2066 Modify previously advertised RFQ: 662-59-98; Submission No: 213149, June 18, 1998. Changes made to Solicitation Number, items, quantities and extended response date . List of items: Lab Rodent Feed, 50 lb. sacks 22, 240% Fat 4-3-4.7%, Fiber 5.7-6.3% Purina 5001 C (10 sacks per week) for 52 weeks; Lab Rodent Feed Powder, 50 lb. sacks, Protein 22-24%, Fat 4.3-4,7% Fiber 5.7-6.3% (G.E. 4-4.5) Purina 5001M (1 sack per week) for 52 weeks; Guinea Pig Feed, Protein 17-19%, Fat 3.8-4.3%, Fiber 15-17%, (G.E. 3.8-4.2) Purina 5025 (1 sack per week) for 52 weeks; Hi-Fiber Rabbit Feed, 50 lb. sacks, Protein 13-15%, Fat 1.4-1.7%, Fiber 23.5-26% (G.E. 3.9-4.1) Purina 5326 (2 sacks per week) for 52 weeks; Mini-Pig Grower Feed, 50 lb. sacks, Protein 13.5-14.5%, Fat 2.4-2.6% Fiber 17-19%, Purina 5081 (6 sacks per week) for 52 weeks; Chips of Shavings, 30 lb. sacks, (50 sacks per week) for 52 weeks; Isopro RMH 3000, 5 lb. boxes, Guaranteed Nutrient Analysis, Protein 22.0% min, Fat. 5.0% min, Fiber 6.0% max, (8 boxes per week) for 52 weeks; Pico Vac Lab Mouse 5062, 5 lb. box, Guaranteed Nutrient Analysis Protein 20.0% min, Fat 9.0 min., Fiber 6.5% max, (6 boxes per week) for 52 weeks; Alfalfa Cubes, 70 lb. bags, (8 bags per week) for 52 weeks; Can Brands, soft texture, 30 lb. bags, paper chips (35 bags per week) for 52 weeks. Period of performance October 1, 1998 through September 30, 1999, plus two option years. All feed must be of research grade in accordance with the standards of the American Association for Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care. Contractor must store, maintain, and transport animal feed in accordance with guidelines set forth by the American Association for Accreditation of Laboratory ANimal Care (AAALAC) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations. Laboratory bedding shall contain no hydrocarbons. Brand name is required when specified andno "equal" substitutions will be considered. Alteration of the ingredients makeup is not allowed as any changes could change the outcome of research project results. The same diet, with no changes, is required throughout the research term. If offering on an item othe than what is specified, where permitted, the offeror shall submit along with their proposal, descriptive literature that specifies the nurtirent and ingredient contents of the item they are proposing. See solicitation for complete instructions on offering "equal" products. Milling date and product composition must be indicated on all containers of feed. Date must be current and the date must be no more than sixty (60) days prior to delivery. For the VAMC, San Francisco, the milling date must be no more than forty-five (45) days prior to delivery. Outdated feed will not be accepted. Bags shall be whole and intact, and otherwise unperforated and undamaged upon delivery and examination by the Government. If unacceptable, Contractor will be required to keep damaged product and replace with acceptable product. Please fax in your request for a copy of the Solicitaiton No: 662-61-98 to Facsimile number: 415-750-2170, Attn: Maria Graciano. No phone inquires please. See Note 1.***** Posted 07/21/98 (W-SN226265). (0202)

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