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87 -- GYPSY MOTH TRAPS, DELTA DESIGN WITH STICKEM SOL 35-M-APHIS-98 DUE 122297 POC Patricia Harris (612) 370-2128 E-MAIL: Patricia Harris, smtp:pharris@aphis.usda.gov. 87 -- The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ), Edinburg, Texas, intends to acquire gypsy moth traps, delta design, with stickem, 2000 green without stickem, 33,300 brown, 106,390 green and 98,200 orange traps for delivery to Edinburg, Texas. First article sample will be required. This is a 100% set aside for small business. A fixed price contract. Delivery required on or before February 9, 1998. F.O.B. Destination. The solicitation to be released on or about December 22, 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. (0336)

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