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68 -- ORAL RABIES VACCINE BAITS SOL 76-M-APHIS-99 DUE 090799 POC Kathryn Linde 612-370-2494 USDA, APHIS, WS intends to procure from Merial Limited of Athens, GA 73,759 virus-vectored vaccine baits to orally immunize wildlife, specifically raccoons to prevent the spread of raccoon rabies to Ohio residents. This procurement is for Raboral V-RG, fish meal polymer (1 1/4"L x 3/4"W x 1 1/4"H). Merial is believed to be the only known licensed manufacturer of this product. Any firms that consider themselves qualified to supply this product should contact this office by September 7, 1999, 2:30 local time to advise of and provide proof of being qualified to provide this product. No phone calls will be accepted. Comments and documentation must be provided in writing via mail to the address shown above or via fax at 612-370-2106. Posted 09/01/99 (W-SN375449). (0244)

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