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81 -- CLEAR PLASTIC POLY BAGS, 4ML SOL 12-M-APHIS-01 DUE 071900 POC Patricia Harris, Contracting Officer, 612/370-2128 E-MAIL: </presol>, patricia.y.harris@usda.gov. 81 -- The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspections Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS), Riverdale, MD, intends to acquire an estimated 9,000 (M) clear plastic-poly sidewelded, .004 ml 4 1/2" x 7 1/2" w/ 1/2" lip, with three punched holes, and 1,600 (M) clear plastic poly bags, .004 ml 4 1/2" x 7 1/2" with 1/2" lip, with one hole punched. The contract period is October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001 with two option years. A first article sample will be required 45 days after contract award. This a fixed price, requirements type contract. Delivery orders will be issued against the contract. FOB Destination. This is a 100% small business set-aside procurement. Solicitation to be released on or about June 19, 2000. 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 05/16/00 (W-SN455405). (0137)

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