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S -- JANITORIAL SERVICES SOL 20-M-APHIS-98 DUE 092597 POC Patricia Harris (612) 370-2128 E-MAIL: pharris, smtp:pharris@aphis.usda.gov. S -- The USDA, Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL), intends to acquire janitorial services at three separate facilities in Ames, Iowa. Contractor shall be located within a 30 mile radius of the Government facility. The contract will cover one full year, beginning on date of award with the option to extend for 3 additional years. This is a 100% small business set aside. A fixed price contract will be awarded. The solicitation will be released on or about August 25, 1997. For a copy of the solicitation, submit written or faxed request stating name, address, telephone number, and solicitation number. Fax request to the "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 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 the solicitation will receive a Solicitation Mailing List Applications, Standard Form 129. Upon receipt of the completed application, we will add your name to our bidders list for consideration for a one-year period after date of submission. A copy of the solicitation will be available in this office for review. (0220)

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