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87 -- SWINE BACKTAGS SOL RFP 20-M-APHIS-99 DUE 101598 POC Patricia Harris (6120 370-2128 87 -- The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspections Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS), Riverdale, MD, intends to acquire and estimated 7,100,000 swine backtags, vinyl-plastic coated, white or yellow with 3-digit number on one side. Tags shall be 2 3/4 to 3 inches in diameter. A bid sample will be required with submission of offer. This will be a fixed-price requirements contract for a one year period with the option to extend two additional years. This procurement is set aside 100% for a small business. Solicitation to be released on or about October 15, 1998. For a copy of the solicitation, submit written or FAXED request stating name, address, telephone number and solicitation number. FAX requests to Contracting Section' at Area Code (612) 370-2106. Telephone requests will not be accepted. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered . A with priority given to firms on our established bidders list. Firms which do not receive a copy of this solicitation will receive a Solicitation Mailing List Application, Standard Form 129. Upon receipt of a completed application, we will add your name to our bidders list for consideration for a 1-year period after date of submission. A copy of the solicitation will be available in this office for review. Posted 09/24/98 (W-SN253911). (0267)

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