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65 -- BRUCELLOSIS DIAGNOSTIC CARD TEST KITS SOL 002-M-APHIS-00 DUE 081999 POC Patricia Harris at 612/370-2128 The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspections Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS), Riverdale, MD, intends to acquire an estimated 10,000 Brucellosis Diagnostic Card Test Kits (500 tests per kit) and 9,810 ampules of antigen. Optional quantity to purchase an additional 2000 kits. The antigen will be provided by the USDA. The Government currently has 1,800 cards that can be shipped back to the contractor to be included in the above estimates. Fixed price requirements contract of a one year period beginning October 1, 1999 through September 30, 2000. Contractor is required to submit a first article sample 30 days after award of contract. Delivery of kits FOB Destination to Kansas City, MO. Delivery of antigen FOB to Ames, Iowa. Solicitation to be released on or about July 19, 1999. 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 06/16/99 (W-SN343593). (0167)

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