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W -- LEASE ONE NEW FORAGE HARVESTER SOL 13-3K47-00 DUE 091100 POC Keina Burrier, Contract Specialist, PH 301-504-5888 FAX 301-504-5009 The U.S. Department of Agriculture intends to lease one self-propelled forage harvester. The term of the contract is October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001, with (2) one-year options. This synposis for a commercial service is prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6. A copy of the Request for Quotation package shall be made BY WRITTEN REQUEST ONLY, to the address above or by fax to 301/504-5009. RFQ No. 13-3K47-00 is incorporating provisions and clauses through FAC 97-18. This acquisition is a small business set-aside. The standard industrial classification code (SIC)is 7359, with a small business standard of 5.0 Million for the proceeding three years. Delivery shall be F.O.B. Destination to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Beltsville, Maryland, by October 1, 2000. Any interest/qualified sources who can provide the item above, must respond by September 11, 2000, by 4:30 p.m. EST. Facsimile quotations are not acceptable. A Firm Fixed Price contract will be awarded. "See Note 1." Posted 08/02/00 (W-SN481347). (0215)

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