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99 -- PACKAGE PICK UP AND DELIVERY SOL APVSCEXX0010 DUE 092399 POC Joanne Mann (612)370-2241 E-MAIL: /presol, joanne.mann@usda.gov. The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS), Lincoln, NE, has a requirement for pickup and delivery service to various locations in Nebraska, and delivered to Topeka, Kansas, for the period October 1, 1999 through September 30, 2000. A fixed-price blanket purchase order. SIC 9999. Quotations ARE DUE SEPTEMBER 23, 1999, by 10:00 a.m. local time. SUBMIT WRITTEN OR FAXED QUOTATION to "Purchasing Section," at (612) 370-2136. Simplified procurement procedures will be used as well as commercial item acquisition regulations per FAR 12. 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; quotations are being requested and A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses which are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-13. Applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference: Prompt Payment 52.249-1 (4/84); Fixed price 52.243-1 (8/87); Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concern 52.249-1; Notice of Price Evaluation preference for HUB Zone Small Business Concern 52.219-4; Evaluation-Commercial items 52.212-2 (10/97); Offeror Representations and Certifications 52.212-3 ((1-/98); Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items 52.212-4 (4/98); Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items 52.212-5 (10/98). ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES MAY SUBMIT A QUOTATION FOR CONSIDERATION. Offers should include tax payer identification number__________________________ DUNS number__________________ and business size ___________________. SERVICE REQUIREMENTS: Due to the nature of the program for which this service is required, it is impossible to accurately determine in advance or from past experience the number of pounds that the services will be required for. It is estimated that the quantity shown will be required during the specific period. This estimate of needs if for information only and is not intended to imply that the estimate is an exact indication of the quantity that will be required. All estimates are for annual requirements: Omaha, NE to Topeka, KS -- 40,000 lbs; Gibbon, NE to Topeka, KS -- 40,000 lbs; Hastings, NE to Topeka, KS -- 12,000 lbs; Lexington, NE to Topeka, KS -- 8,000 lbs; Scottsbluff, NE to Topeka, KS -- 10.000 lbs. SPECIFICATIONS: The USDA, APHIS, VS, Lincoln, NE, requires pickup and delivery service of parcels containing slaughter cattle blood samples Monday through Friday excluding Federal holidays as follows: 1) Pick up parcels between 4:45-5:15 p.m. at 2930 "O" St., Omaha, NE. 2) Pick up parcels between 4:30-5:00 p.m. at Gibbon Packing Co, East Highway 30, Gibbon, NE. 3) Pick up parcels between 4:30-5:00 p.m. at Lovett and Sons Pack, 1009 "M" St, Hastings, NE. 4) Pick up parcels between 5:00-5:30 p.m. at IBP, 1500 South BridgeSt., Lexington, NE. 5) Pick up parcels between 4:45-5:15 p.m. at Bluffco, 25th Street and Avenue I, Scottsbluff, NE. All parcels shall be delivered to USDA, APHIS, VS, State-Federal Laboratory, 1947 NW Topeka Boulevard, Suite E, Topeka, KS 66608, no later than 48 hours after pick up, Monday through Thursday and 72 hours after pick up on Friday, excluding Federal holidays. All delivered samples are to be placed in the cooler (refrigerator) located inside the delivery door. Deliveries are to be made Monday through Saturday. Posted 09/07/99 (W-SN376879). (0250)

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