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87 -- METAL EAR TAGS, CATTLE SOL 4-M-APHIS-96 DUE 092595 POC POC: Robert J. Crowther is the Contracting Officer. He can be reached at Area Code (612) 370-2115 The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS), intends to acquire four types of metal cattle ear tags. A fixed price requirements contract will be awarded covering the period from 10/1/95 to 9/30/96 with an option to extend the period an additional year. Delivery is 30 days after receipt of delivery order. Estimated annual requirements is for 10,000 cattle tags per year. Delivery is to Kansas City, Missouri. Delivery is 30 days after receipt of delivery award. F.O.B. destination. The solicitation to be released on or about August 24, 1995. Approximately 60 percent of the award may be set-aside for a nonprofit agency for the blind. For copy of solicitation, submit written or FAXed request stating name, address, telephone number and solicitation number. FAX requests to `Contracting Section' at (612) 370-2083. Telephone requests will not be accepted. The solicitation is 100% small business set-aside. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. (0223)

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