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16 -- HELICOPTER BLADES WITH TRADE-INS SOL 53-M-APHIS-96 DUE 050896 POC POC: The Contracting Officer is Robert Crowther. For technical information contact Barbara Knotz at Area Code (612) 370- 2201 The USDA, APHIS, ADC, intends to acquire Helicopter Blades with Trade-ins. F.O.B. destination. The solicitation to be released on, or about, April 12, 1996. For a copy of the solicitation, submit a written or Faxed request stating name, address, telephone number an d solicitation number. FAX requests to Contracting SMT at Area Code (612) 370-2083. Telephone requests will not be accepted. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. A limited number of solicitations will be issued for this procurement, 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. (0096)

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