Social Security Administration, Office of Acquisition and Grants, 1710 Gwynn Oak Avenue, Baltimore, Md. 21207-0696

53 -- MICELLANEOUS HARDWARE SOL SSA-RFQ-96-2779 DUE 092096 POC Joyce Werrell Tel: (410) 965-9473 A--INTRODUCTION: The Social Security Administration (SSA) is interested in receiving quotes on the purchase of key blanks, locksets, and keying materials described below. This is a combined synopsis/request for quotation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This is the only announcement; quotations are being requested and a written request for quotation will not be issued. This is a simplified acquisition. This request for quotation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-41. Quotations in response to this RFQ shall be submitted by September 20, 1996, 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, addressed to the Social Security Administration, Office of Acquisition and Grants, Attn: Joyce L. Werrell, 1710 Gwynn Oak Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21207; Telephone: 410/965- 9473. B:--REQUIREMENT: YALE 5407, 26D (100 each) YALE 5405, 26D (50 each) YALE 5401, 26D (100 each) YALE 5328, 26D (30 each) YALE UNICAN PART #1021 (20 each), YALE BLANKS KEYS, RN11 (GA THROUGH GH) 10 boxes each (80 each), YALE BLANKS KEYS, RN8 (GA THROUGH GH) 10 boxes each (80 each), YALE MASTER PADLOCK #5 (6 in bx) (10 boxes each), YALE MASTER 1-K KEY BLANKS (50 in bx) (6 boxes each), CUTTER WHEELS RYTAN, PART RY-10030 (3 each), YALE (1801) US26D, (0-BITTING GA THROUGH GH) KEY DIFFERENT, 20 EACH (160 each). Quotations for only brand name products shall be accepted. All quotes will have an acceptance period in which the offeror agrees to hold the price of its quote firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers. The total quantity is to be made on an FOB Destination basis to the following location: Social Security Administration, Baltimore, Maryland 21235. Evaluation of and and award will be based on lowest price. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR Part 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items, with their offer. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. (0250)

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