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V -- AIR OR GROUND TRANSPORTATION OF MEDFLY PUPAE TO TAMPA SOL 22-M-APHIS-98 DUE 100997 POC Sue Linde, USDA, FSO, 612-370-2494 E-MAIL: SLINDE, slinde@aphis.usda.gov. This is an amendment to the USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Plant Protection and Quarantine, Medfly Project, in Tampa, FL need for air shipment of sterile medfly pupae from Ft. Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL. This amendment is to clarify the need for pressurized compartments in the airplane. If the flight altitude is such that pressurization is not necessary to protect live animals, then the requirement can be eliminated. Additionally, USDA will entertain ground transportation that will transport the sterile medfly pupae from the Miami International Airport to McDill Air Force Base instead of the air transportation between Ft. Lauderdale and Tampa. There will be up to approximately 1,600 lbs per day for a period beginning on October 15, 1997 and going through December 31, 1997, 7 days a week. There may be up to 32 containers of sterile medfly pupae each measuring 28 " X 14 " X 12 3/4". This quantity is not guaranteed. This contract will be awarded with at least one option period to coverJanuary 1, 1998 through September 30, 1998. This contract will be awarded on a price per pound basis with total pounds to be shipped estimated at 124,800 during the October 15 through December 31, 1997 time frame. The sterile medfly pupae must be in a temperature controlled environment that will keep the internal temperature in the containers at 65 to 68 degrees F. If there are any delays in transport, the pupae should be kept in a location to assure the temperature stays within the range given. This is a solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. A copy of the Solicitation # RFP 22-M-APHIS-98 is to be released on or about September 26, 1997. For a copy of the solicitation, submit a written or faxed request stating name, address, telephone number and solicitation number. FAX request 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 copy of this solicitation will be available in this office for review. Referenced FAR clauses can be accessed for review on the Internet at the following website address: http:/www.gsa.gov.far (0265)

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