New Delhi - USIS (EO), Department of State, Washington D.C. 20521-9000

99 -- BOTH SIDES COATED ART PAPER POC Contracting Officer - Executive Officer, USIS New Delhi (India) Both Sides Coated Art Paper, woodfree, free from froth marks with even surface, lint and other foreign particles. Total quantity approximately 33 MT tons (30 MTons of 85 - 90 GSM and 3 MTons of 150 - 157 GSM) in size 23 x 36 inches. 1. Technical specifications for Text Paper: Quantity - 30 MT (1,200 reams); Weight Variation - plus 5%; GSM - 85 - 90 (24 KGS); Gloss - 65 - 75%; Caliper Thick - 0.003 inches; PTI - 5.5 - 6.5; Paper Pick (Dension Test) - clear on 7; Opacity - above 96%; ink absorption - 20-30 seconds; Brightness - minimum 80; Burst Factor - minimum 16; and Packing - 500 sheets/packet. 2. Technical specification for Cover Paper: Quantity - 3.00 MT (70 reams); Weight Variation - plus 5%; GSM - 150-157 (40.1 KGS); Gloss - 65 - 70%; Caliper Thick - 0.005 inches; PIT - 5.5 - 6.5; Paper Pick (Dension/Test) - Clear on 7; Opacity - 98%; Ink Absorption - 20 - 30 seconds; Brightness - minimum 80; and Packing - 250 sheets/packet. 3. Also include quotations with samples for Mega Gloss and Mega Matt Art Papers or equal as follows: Text Paper - 22.5 x 35 inches (90 GSM) and 22.5 x 35 inches (90 GSM); and Cover Paper - 22.5 x 35 inches (150 GSM). 4. Paper must be seaworthy export packed. Weight of each pallet must not exceed 600 KGS. Shipment via U.S. Flag carrier to reach ICD, New Delhi on or before December 31, 1996. One hundred sample sheets must accompany the bid and supply must conform to sample submitted. Quantities mentioned are approximate. Exact quantities will be determined prior to contract award. Contract not to exceed one year. Bid Opening Date: September 5, 1996 (valid up to October 5, 1996). Period of Performance: Shipment within 90 Days after contract is awarded. (0218)

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