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87 -- EMBRYONATED CHICKEN EGGS, FERTILE CHICKEN EGGS AND ONE-DAY OLD CHICKS SOL 16-M-APHIS-99 DUE 103098 POC Kathryn Linde 612-370-2494 The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS), Ames, IA intends to acquire 416 dozen five-day embryonated chicken eggs, 936 dozen six-day embryonated chicken eggs, 6240 dozen eight-day embryonated chicken eggs, 7020 dozen nine-day embryonated chicken eggs, 1040 dozen ten-day embryonated chicken eggs, 72 dozen fertile chicken eggs and 3276 dozen 1-day old chickens. Delivery is to be made on Monday or Wednesday. This is a synopsis for request for proposal for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and FAR 15. This procurement will be awarded as a 1 year fixed price requirements contract, FOB destination. Delivery should begin November 30, 1998 and continue as required through September 30, 1999. The copy of the solicitation, 16-M-APHIS-99, is to be released on or about October 2, 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 (612)370-2106. Electronic mail request can be sent to kathryn.s.linde@usda.gov. Telephone requests will not be accepted. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. Proposals will be due no later than 2:30 p.m. local time on October 30, 1998. A copy of this solicitation will be available in this office for review. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 97-07. This effort is advertised under full and open competition, SIC 0252, Chicken Eggs. Posted 09/25/98 (W-SN254438). (0268)

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