USDA, APHIS, Field Servicing Office, Butler Square West, 5th Floor, 100 North 6th St., Minneapolis, MN 55403

65 -- NEEDLES, VACUTAINER SOL IFB 1-M-APHIS-98 DUE 091798 POC Robert J. Crowther, Contracting Officer; Telephone: 612/370-2115 The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS)requires a contract for 18 gauge by 1 inch blood collection (vacutainer) needles. A firm, fixed-price contract for an estimated 900,000 needles is anticipated with an option to buy 900,000 additional needles within 6 months from the effective date of the contract. Delivery shall be f.o.b. destination to Kansas City, Missouri within 120 calendar days from the effective date of the contract or exercising the option. The solicitation is scheduled to be released on or about August 17, 1998 as a 100% small business set aside. Bidder's are required to submit bid samples in accordance with the terms of the solicitation. For a copy of the solicitation, submit written, Faxed or e-mail request stating your company name, point of contact, mailing address, telephone and FAX numbers, e-mail address and the above referenced solicitation number. FAX requests to the Contracting Officer at 612/370-2106. TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. All responsible sources may submit a bid which will be considered. A copy of the solicitation will be available at the Contracting Office in Minneapolis, Minnesota for review. Posted 08/03/98 (W-SN231620). (0215)

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