68--CCHEMICALS & CHEMICAL PRODUCTS

The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant Protection Quarantine (PPQ), Edinburg, Texas, Edinburg, TX, intends to procure 120,000 Trimedlure dispensers and 100,000 Trimedlure baskets (holders for the dispensers). Delivery shall be FOB destination to Edinburg, TX. Award is subject to First Article Approval-Government Testing, and inspection and acceptance testing at destination. For product specifications and testing procedure contact Joanne Mann (612) 336-3224. NAICS Code: 325414. Submit faxed quotations to "Purchasing Section," at (612) 370-2136, Attention Joanne Mann. QUOTATIONS ARE DUE JUNE 3, 2003 BY 10:00 a.m. local time. 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 01-13. Applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference: Prompt Payment 52.249-1 (4/84); Instructions to Offerors -Commercial Items 52.212-1; Evaluation-Commercial items 52.212-2 (10/97); Offeror Representations and Certifications 52.212-3 (10/98); Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items 52.212-4 (05/01); Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items 52.212-5 (10/98); Brand Name or Equal 52.211-6 (8/99). This acquisition is a 100% small business set aside. Award wil be made to the lowest technically acceptable priced responsive responsible offeror. Referenced FAR clauses can be accessed for review on the Internet: http://www.arnet.gov/far. ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES MAY SUBMIT A QUOTATION FOR CONSIDERATION. Quotes must for delivery f.o.b. destination, _________________. All offers must be signed. Offers should include:Company Name: _____________________________________________________ Company Address: ____________________________________________________________ Tax Payer Identification Number:__________________________ DUNS number__________________ and business size ___________________.