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81 -- BOXES, BOOK COVERBOARD SOL 30-M-APHIS-98 DUE 112697 POC Patricia Harris (612) 370-2128 E-MAIL: pharris, pharris@aphis.usda.gov. 81 -- The USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), Cotton Division, Memphis, TN,intends to acquire 5000 Boxes, Book Coverboard, Size 15-1/4" x 13-1/4". Boxes shall be made of white vat lined board. The boxes are required by the Cotton Division, Agricultural Marketing Service, in connection with the packing and shipping of official U.S. Cotton Standards, which are carefully fitted into the boxes. A bid sample of two complete boxes shall be submitted prior to bid opening. F.O.B. Destination. Firm-fixed price contract. This is a 100% small business set-aside. The request for quotation is to be released on or about November 26, 1997. For a copy of the request for quotation, 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 copy of the request for quotation will be availablein this office for review. (0314)

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