80 -- Cattle and swine backtag cement

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS) program located in Riverdale, Maryland has a requirement for cattle and swine backtag cement. The Government intends to award firm-fixed price commercial supply FOB destination contracts, resulting from the pending solicitation. These contracts shall be awarded as 100% small business set-asides. Offerors who wish to submit product samples will be afforded the opportunity to compete for the award this/these contract(s). The solicitation is to be released on or about 12/22/05. The anticipated award date for this/these contract(s) is TBD. Fax requests to Contracting Section at (612) 370-2106. To download a copy of the solicitation please visit the federal business opportunities web site at http://www.fedbizopps.gov/. The Government intends to provide the solicitation and all amendments via this web site only. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. NOTIFICATIONS WILL NOT BE SENT TO OFFEROR REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF THE SOLICITATION NOR ANY OF ITS AMENDMENTS. IT IS THE OFFEROR’S RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK THIS WEB SITE PERIODICALLY FOR UPDATES. Telephone requests will not be accepted. This FBO notice has been prepared in accordance with FAR 5.207 acquisition requirements.