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65 -- PLIT TOP RUBBER STOPPERS SOL 7-M-APHIS-00 DUE 070299 POC Patricia Harris at 612/370-2128 65 -- The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspections Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS), Riverdale, MD, intends to acquire Split Top Rubber Stoppers. Estimated quantity is 2,000 M (m=thousand) for the Base Year with option to renew 4 (four) additional years for an estimated amount of 1,000 M. Contract is required to submit a first article sample 45 days after award of contract. This a fixed price, definite quantity type contract. FOB Destination. This is a 100% small business set-aside procurement. Solicitation to be released on or about July 1, 1999. For a copy of the solicitation, submit written or FAXED request stating name, address, telephone number and solicitation number. FAX requests to 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 with priority given to firms on our established bidders list. Firms which do not receive a copy of this solicitation will receive a Solicitation Mailing List Application, Standard Form 129. Upon receipt of a completed application, we will add your name to our bidders list for consideration for a 1-year period after date of submission. A copy of the solicitation will be available in this office for review. Posted 05/07/99 (W-SN329022). (0127)

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