A -- LEASE PICK-UP TRUCK

THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMEMDMENT IS TO CHANGE THE RESPONSE DATE FROM APRIL 14, 2006 TO APRIL 6, 2006 AT 10:00 A.M. CENTRAL DAYLIGHT TIME (CDT) WHICH IS NOW SHOWN AS THE RESPONSE DATE. >>>>>>>>>>>>>The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ), Karnal Bunt Program, Olney, TX 76374 has potential requirements for the lease of (12) Mid size, 2 or 4 door, automatic transmission, V-6 engine equipped pickup trucks for 47 Days with an option to extend an additional 43 days. Vehicles are needed on May 15, 2006 and will need to be delivered F.O.B. Destination. For questions contact: Jayne Frommes at 612-336-3221 or email [email protected]. NAICS code 532120. This is a sources sought notice; the agency anticipates awarding a purchase order for lease of vehicles. Purchase order will use Simplified Acquisition Procedures and Commercial Regulations per FAR 12. This announcement constitutes a request for capability information and a written solicitation will not be issued.