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87 -- SWINE BACKTAGS, RIGID VINYL SOL 17-M-APHIS-00 DUE 090899 POC Patricia Harris (612)370-2128 87 -- The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspections Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS), Riverdale, MD, intends to acquire and estimated 4,000,000 swine backtags, 10 mil mat, printing grade, rigid vinyl and made of waterproof material. Tags shall be 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 renew 4 (four) additional years. FOB Destination. Solicitation to be released on or about August 9, 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 07/14/99 (W-SN353958). (0195)

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