U. S. Department of Commerce, Attn: Sandra J. Mueller, National Data Buoy Center, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529-6000.

32 -- 34 -- MECHANICAL ROLLER. SOL RFQ 40-QANW-6-00299. DUE 082296 POC Sandra J. Mueller, telephone (601) 688-1706. 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Reference Request for Quotation number 40QANW600299. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-38. This is not a small business set-aside. There is only one contract line item as follows: (1) Mechanical roller for shaping and contouring metal with the following specifications: three-roll double pinch, 6'x 1/4'' plate capacity, hydraulic drive, electrical - 3/60/440 with emergency stop button and a safety stop cable. Quantity of One (1). Descriptive Literature is requested in order to evaluate quotes received. Delivery and acceptance: 180 days (or sooner) after order date; FOB Destination at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi 39529. The following provisions are applicable to this RFQ: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial; 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items. Quotes are due August 22, 1996, at 3:00 PM Central Daylight Time at National Data Buoy Center, Building 1100, Room 360, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529. You are reminded to include a complete copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, with your offer. Contact Sandra J. Mueller, (601) 688-1706 if you have any questions regarding this solicitation. (0205)

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