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F -- SOUTHERN PINE BEETLE SUPPRESSION SOL 1448-40181-98-Q-178 DUE 081798 POC Point of Contact -- Contact Demetria Wilson, Contract Specialist This requirement is being procured in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and an award will be made in accordance with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to issue a Request for Quotations (RFQ) to suppress southern pine beetle infestations on Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, Manteo, NC. SIC Code: 0851. Size Standard: $5.0 million. This is a small business set-aside. Tentative issue date for RFQ is 07/24/98. A firm fixed price order will be issued, with a performance period of 180 days. Anticipated award date will be on or about 8/24/98. Request for RFQ shall be in writing, stating RFQ No. 1448-40181-98-Q-178, complete company name, point of contact, address, area code and telephone number, and facsimile number. Telephone requests will not be accepted. Requests can be faxed at 404/679-4057. (AC0721037-12) Posted 07/21/98 (I-SN226559). (0202)

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