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80 -- CEMENT, CATTLE BACKTAG, 5OZ TUBES SOL 4-M-APHIS-00 DUE 080999 POC Patricia Y. Harris 612/370-2128 80 -- The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspections Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS), Riverdale, MD, intends to acquire cattle backtag cement in Tubes (5oz.). Cement must be on an approved source list that is in the solicitation. Estimated quantity: 867,000 tubes. The contract period is from date of award and continue through September 30, 2000 with the option to renewal for an additional 4 years. This a fixed price, requirements type contract. Delivery orders will be issued against the contract. A first article sample will be due 45 days after award of the contract. Deliveries are required 45 days after receipt of an order. FOB Destination. This is a 100% small business set-aside procurement. Solicitation to be released on or about June 7, 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 05/10/99 (W-SN329569). (0130)

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