USDA, ARS, MSA, Procurement/Assistance Office, P. O. Box 225, Stoneville, MS 38776-0225

B -- DEVELOP COMPUTER MODULES SOL 97-4431-001 DUE 121096 POC Contact, Ms. Terry A. Krutz, Contract Specialist, (601) 686-5361 The U.S. Department of Agriculture intends to procure a sole source contractwith Mississippi State University, Department of Agriculture and Biology Engineering, P. O. Box 9632, Mississippi State, MS 39762 for non-personal services necessary to perform the development of computer modules for cotton plant growth, pest dynamics and other topics related to crop simulation. All interested parties may express their interest and ability to meet the requirementsthrough submission of clear and convincing documentation on their product to the contracting officer within 15 days after the date of this notice. No solicitationdocument exists and oral communications are not acceptable. (0299)

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