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87 -- YELLOW PANEL TRAPS, INSECT TRAPPING SUPPLIES SOL 6-M-APHIS-98 DUE 112497 POC Barbara Knotz 612/370-2201 E-MAIL: bknotz, bknotz@aphis.usda.gov. 87 -- The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), International Services (IS), Brownsville, Texas intends to acquire approximately 148,000 yellow panel traps for government usage in the trapping of the Mediterranean fruit fly in several areas of Mexico. Fixed price contract. F.O. B. Destination. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) is to be released on or about November 10, 1997. Simplified procurement procedures will be utilized. For a copy of the RFQ, submit written or faxed request stating name, address, telephone number, and RFQ number. Fax request to the "Purchasing Section" at Area Code (612) 370-2136. Telephone requests will not be accepted. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. A copy of the RFQ will be available in this office for review. (0300)

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