R-MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE COMMISSION ON 21ST CENTURY PRODUCTION AGRICULTURE The US Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, on behalf of the Commission on 21st Century Production Agriculture intends to award a sole source purchase order to Dr. Mechel S. Paggi to provide services to the Commission as the Director. Dr. Paggi was the selectee of the Commission for this position as a result of a competitive search conducted by the Commission. The Period of Performance will be for an initial period from October 1, 1999, through September 30, 2000. Subsequent orders will be placed, based upon funds availability and the needs of the Commission from October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001. E-MAIL: Machelle_Byrd@wdc.fsa.usda.gov, Machelle_Byrd@wdc.fsa.usda.gov. Posted 10/15/99 (W-SN392080).

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