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99 -- LABORATORY ANIMAL BEDDING SOL 222-97-2007(B) DUE 032797 POC Barbara J. Arnold, Contract Specialist, (501)543-7483/Priscella T. Sullivan, Contracting Officer, (501)543-7271 Heat treated hardwood chips to be used as contact bedding for laboratory animals; in non-perforated paper bags; per specifications. 280 tons total, delivered in 14 periodic lots of 20 tons each over a one-year base period. Two option periods of one-year each will be included for 13 lots of 20 tons each for Option Period One and Two (520 tons total). Contractor will be required to provide for First Article Testing and approval, 6 bags (approximately 40 pounds each) of bedding material. Estimated IFB release date February 24, 1997; estimated bid opening date March 27, 1997. Requests for copies of this solicitation will be honored if received within 20 days after the issuance of the solicitation. Request received after this period will be filled on a first come, first served basis until the supply is exhausted. See Numbered Note 1. (0036)

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