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

36 -- AUTOMATED FIBER INFORMATION SYSTEM SOL 98-4431-003 DUE 041598 POC Point of Contact -- Contact, Ms. Terry A. Krutz, Contracting Officer, (601) 686-5361 The U.S. Department of Agriculture intends to procure a sole source contract with Zellweger Uster, Incorporated, 2200 Executive Street, P. O. Box 668188, Charlotte, NC 28266-8188 for an AFIS (Automated Fiber Information System) Fiber Property Instrument including modules for measurement of length and maturity, trash, neps, and automatic operation. All interested parties may express their interest and ability to meet the requirements through submission of clear and convincing documentation on their product to the Contracting Officer within 15 days after the date of this notice. No solicitation document exists and oral communications are not acceptable. See Note No. 22. (AC0319040-01) (0078)

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