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W -- LEASE OF A FORAGE HARVESTER SOL 21-3K47-98 DUE 090998 POC Donna Hardy, Contracting Officer, (301) 504-5073 The U.S. Department of Agriculture intends to lease on self-propelled forage harvester. The term of the contract is October 1, 1998 through September 30, 1999, with one additional option period. This synposis for a commerical item is prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6. A copy of the solicitation should be made BY WRITTEN REQUEST ONLY. This Solicitation No. 21-3K47-98 incorporates provisions and clauses through FAC 97-05. This acquisition is a small business set aside. The standard industrial classification code is 7353, with a small business standard of $3.5 millon for the proceeding three years. Delivery is required by October 1, 1998. Delivery shall be F.O.B. Destination to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Beltsville, Maryland. Any interested/qualified souces who can provide the item above, must respond by September 9, 1998 by 4:30 p.m. The solicitation will be issued as an Invitiation for Bid with the resultant contract being fixed price. Posted 07/29/98 (W-SN230009). (0210)

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