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87 -- PURINA MILLS NIH-31 RODENT DIET, STANDARD SOL R-3001-00-0 DUE 010420 POC Barbara J. Arnold, Contract Specialist, (870)543-7483/Marcia Park, Contracting Officer, (870) 543-7405 87 -- It is the Government's intent to negotiate on a sole source basis with Farmer's Association, Little Rock, Arkansas, to provide Purina Mills NIH-31, Standard Rodent Chow, with maximum limitations on microbiology, chemistry, and form/shape of diet, as listed within the NCTR's Specifications. Studies in which diet is the critical and controlling factor have received NIH-31 feed supplied by Purina Mills, Inc., and a change may result in jeopardizing the scientific integrity of the studies. FOB Point Destination. A request for Quotations is not available. This is a 100% set-aside for small business, firm fixed price requirement. Simplified procurement procedures will be utilized. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which shall be considered. See Numbered Note(s) 22 and 23.***** Posted 12/20/99 (W-SN410137). (0354)

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