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R -- HACCP BASED INSPECTION MODELS PROJECT IN-PLANT SLAUGHTER SOL FSIS-5-W-99 DUE 012999 POC Tawana Nathan The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has a requirement for the development of inspection models for slaughter in a HACCP environment. The work shall include the development of Models Phase work, baseline and models work. The inspection models project will help define what the agency and the regulated industry will do in slaughter establishments operating under HACCP. Solicitation packages will be available on or around December 30, 1998. The estimated period of performance is one year, with a one year option period. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered. Copies of the solicitation will be made available on the USDA, FSIS website at the following address: www.fsis.usda.gov/om/rfp.htm. When copies are obtained from the website, it will be the responsibility of the interested party to notify the Contracting Office in order to obtain amendments if and when they are issued. Hard copies of the solicitation packages will be made available upon written request. Requests may be faxed to 202-690-1814. No telephone requests will be honored. Posted 12/15/98 (I-SN280557). (0349)

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