USDA Forest Service, Savannah River Natural Resource Management and Research Instiute, P.O. Box 710, New Ellenton, S.C. 29809-0710

42 -- AERIAL IGNITION DEVICES SOL RFQ-36-98-09 DUE 010698 POC Homer R. Gabard, (803)725-0239 E-MAIL: Homer R. Gabard, Contract Specialist, hgabard/r8_savannahriver@fs.fed.us. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. Solicitation is to provide 220 boxes of Aerial Ignition Devices, 1 1/4 inch plastic spheres grade C to USDA Forest Service, 2421 Witherbee Road, Cordesville, SC 29434. Offers should be F.O.B. destination. Verbal quotes will be solicited from companies responding to this notice and other companies during the week of January 5, 1998. Interested parties are requested to provide name and phone number of contact person for requesting verbal quotes. (0356)

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