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87 -- AGAR, POWDERED, U.S.P./NF SOL 35-M-APHIS-00 DUE 121799 POC Patricia Harris, Contracting Officer, 612/370-2128 87 -- The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspections Service (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ), Pink Bollworm Rearing Facility (PBWRF), Phoenix, Arizona intends to buy approximately 12,750 pounds of powdered agar U.S.P./NF. A fixed-price, definite quantity contract is anticipated. A one pound (1) pound sample of agar shall be provided as part of the bid and must be received at the "to be determined" location by the date and time specified for receipt of bids. Delivery shall be f.o.b. destination on or before January 18, 2000. The "request for proposal" (RFP) will be released on or about December 6, 1999. This acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside. 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 12/01/99 (W-SN404821). (0335)

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