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V -- AERIAL TRANSPORT AND DISPERSAL OF STERILE SCREWWORM FLIES SOL 49-M-APHIS-00 POC Janette Lever 612/370-2285 WEB: click here to download a copy of the RFP, http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mpls/services/contr.html. E-MAIL: click here to contact the contracting officer via, janette.lever@usda.gov. The United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Internatinal Services, requires aircraft services to suppport the Screwworm Program in Latin America and the Caribbean for a period of up to five years, beginning October 1, 2000. Transport flights will operate between Mexico, where the flies are produced, and the bases of operation, currently in Panama City, Panama, and Kingston, Jamaica. The initial requirement is for an estimated eight aircraft with qualified pilots. Special purpose modifications will be required for installation of the insect release machine and related equipment. A preproposal meeting will be held in May to address any questions arising from the solicitation, which will provide the details of the time and place of the conference. The solicitation will be available for downloading at the web site referenced below. For a hard copy of the solicitation, submit written or faxed request stating name, address, telephone number, and solicitation number. Fax request to the 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 copy of the solicitation will be available in this office for review. Posted 03/16/00 (W-SN435369). (0076)

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