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68 -- PLUS(+) DISPARLURE SOL RFP-59-M-APHIS-99 DUE 070799 POC Robert J. Crowther, Contracting Officer, Tel. (612) 370-2115 E-MAIL: RFP-59-M-APHIS-99, bob.j.crowther@usda.gov. The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,(APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ), Edinburg, TX intends to acquire 240 grams of (+) disparlure. A first article sample is required for each batch/lot proposed within 10 days after contract award, with the first article sample produced at the same facility as the production quantity. This is a synopsis for request for proposal for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and FAR 15. This procurement will be awarded as a fixed proce contract. It is anticipated that a single award will be made but multiple awards will be made if necessary to procure the total quantity. Delivery is required by September 17, 1999. The copy of the solicitation, RFP-50-M-APHIS-99, is to be released on or about June 17, 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 (612)370-2106. Telephone requests will not be accepted. A copy of this solicitation wll be available in this office for review. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 97-11. This effort is 100% set aside for small business under SIC 2899. Chemicals and Chemical Preparations. EMAILADD: bob.j.crowther@usda.gov Posted 06/02/99 (W-SN338212). (0153)

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