DHHS/FDA/NCTR, Contracts Branch, HFT 322, 3900 NCTR Road, Jefferson, AR 72079-9502

99 -- LABORATORY ANIMAL BEDDING SOL R-3009-00-0 POC Barbara J. Arnold, Contract Specialist, (870)543-7483/Marcia Park, Contracting Officer, (870)543-7405 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contract Specialist via, Barnold@nctr.fda.gov. Furnish laboratory animal bedding, (per NCTR Specification dated June, 2000), composed of heat treated hardwood chips, (maple, birch or beech or any mixture thereof), to be used as contact bedding for laboratory animals. Packaged in non-perforated paper bags, bag dimensions 28 x 18 x 8 inches. Finished product to be palletized and stretch wrapped, using a 4-way entry pallet made of hardwood and to industry standard of 40" x 48". Standard pallet packed with 50 bags per pallet, stacked in a 5 block, 10 rows high. Contractor will be required to provide for First Article Testing and approval, 6 bags (approximately 40 pounds each) of bedding material. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) is scheduled to be released on or about July 14, 2000. Simplified procurement procedures will be utilized. Firm fixed price, indefinite delivery/quanity purchase order to be issued. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which shall be considered. For a copy of the RFQ, submit written or faxed request stating name, address,telephone number, and RFQ number. Fax request to the NCTR Contract Office, Barbara Arnold at Area Code (870) 543-7990. Telephone request will not be accepted. See Numbered Note(s) 1, 22***** Posted 06/29/00 (W-SN470209). (0181)

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