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87 -- METAL EAR TAGS, CATTLE SOL 73-M-APHIS-97 DUE 091997 POC POC: Sue Linde, Contracting Specialist, can be reached at 612-370-2494 The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS), intends to acquire three types of metal cattle ear tags. A fixed price requirements contract will be awarded covering the period from 10/01/97 through 09/30/98 with three one year option periods. Delivery is 45 days after receipt of delivery order. The estimated annual requirements is for 9,750,000 cattle tags per year. Delivery is to Kansas City, Missouri, FOB destination. The solicitation is to be released on or about August 29, 1997. 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. The solicitation is 100% small business set-aside. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. Referenced FAR clauses can be accessed for review on the Internet at the following website address: http:/www.gsa.gov.far. (0231)

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