DHHS/FDA/NCTR, Contracts Branch, HFT 322, 3900 NCTR Road, Jefferson, AR 72079-9502

99 -- LABORATORY ANIMAL BEDDING SOL R-3005-00-9 POC Barbara J. Arnold, Contract Specialist, (501) 543-7483 / Marcia Park, Contracting Officer, (501) 543-7405 Furnish laboratory animal bedding, (per NCTR Specification dated May 1999), composed of heat treated hardwood chips, (maple, birch or beech or any mixture thereof), to be used as contact bedding for laboratory animals. Packaged in non-perforated paper bags, bag dimensions 28 x 18 x 8 inches. Finished product to be palletized and stretch wrapped, using a 4-way entry pallet made of hardwood and to industry standard of 40" x 48". Standard pallet packed with 50 bags per pallet, stacked in a 5 block, 10 rows high. Contractor will be required to provide for First Article Testing and approval, 6 bags (approximatelly 40 pounds each) of bedding material. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) is scheduled to be released on or about June 24, 1999. Simplified procurement procedures will be utilized. Firm fixed price, indefinite-delivery purchase order to be issued. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which shall be considered. For a copy of the RFQ, submit written or faxed request stating name, address, telephone number, and RFQ number R-3005-00-9. Fax request to the NCTR Contract Branch at Area Code (870) 543-7990. Telephone request will not be accepted. See Numbered Note(s) 1, 22***** Posted 06/09/99 (W-SN341015). (0160)

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