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81 -- CORRUGATED FIBERBOARD SHEETS SOL 47-M-APHIS-97 DUE 122696 POC POC: Jeanne V. Lewis is the Contracting Officer. She can be reached at Area Code (612) 370-2109 The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, (APHIS), Plant, Protection and Quarantine, (PPQ),intends to acquire 144,000 corregated fiberboard sheets. The corrugated fiberboard sheets shall be in accordance with Federal Specifications PPP-F-3200 dated October 17, 1970 and amendment Number 3 dated October 17, 1973, 1.2.1., Type CF, Class: Domestic Variety: Single Wall grade: 125 to 150 pound ''E'' flute. The corrugated fiberboard sheets shall be cut, rotary, die or otherwise, 125-150 pound craft, bonded with starch adhesive, 24'' wide by 16'' long. The flutes are to run parallel to the 16'' short plane. The cardboard must be a minimum of 35% craft paper. The corrugated sheets shall be free of all insecticides, chemicals, or other materials that may be injurious to the Pink Bollworm larvae. This is a fixed price contract. F.O. B. destination. The solicitation is to be released on or about November 26, 1996. For a copy of the solicitation submit written or FAXed request stating name, address, telephone number and solicitation number. Faxed requests to ''Contracting Section'' at (612) 370-2106. 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. (0310)

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