USDA, ARS, MSA, Procurement/Assistance Office, P. O. Box 225, Stoneville, MS 38776-0225

37 -- SUGARCANE LOADER SOL 98-4431-020 DUE 091698 POC Point of Contact -- Contact, Ms. Terry A. Krutz, Contracting Officer, (601) 686-5361 The U.S. Department of Agriculture intends to procure a single row self-propelled four wheeled drive sugarcane field loader with cab, air-conditioner, grab kit and combination football and chain piler. The loader shall be delivered to the USDA, ARS, Sugarcane Research Unit, Houma, Louisiana. An IFB will be issued on or about August 31, 1998. These dates are tentative and will be specified in the IFB package. All requests must be submitted in writing, faxed to (601) 686-5373 or by electronic mail to: KRUTZT@ARS.USDA.GOV. No calls will be accepted. (AC0821036-06) Posted 08/21/98 (I-SN240552). (0233)

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