Panama Canal Commission, Logistical Support Division, Inventory Management Branch, Unit 2300, APO, AA 34011-2300

95 -- STEEL CHANNEL SOL IAP-762,300-01 DUE 112996 POC Mercedes Bishop, Material Manager #3, (507) 272-4603, Mercedes Bishop, Contracting Officer, (507) 272-4603 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 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. Solicitation No. IAP-762,300-01 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-41. Item #1, 22500 LFT. Steel, Structural, Channel, 30 ft. long, unless otherwise indicated,ASTM A36/A36M-89. /copies of chemical analysis report to be furnised with invoice. The report shall have the purchase order on it and PCC S/N shall be duly identified/, depth 5'', flange width 1-3/4'', weight per ft. 6.7 pounds, web thickness 3/16'', Delivery terms are as follows: FOB DESTINATION, 6140 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson, LA 70123-5121 /_/, or Other /_/ (Specify).Delivery Time:/_/ Provision 52-212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Oct. 1995), applies to this acquisition. Basis of award may be made on ''best value'' rather than the lowest price. In determining ''best value'' factors such as delivery time, quality of product, experience, past performance and responsibility shall be considered to ensure that the purchase is advantageous to PCC. Bidders shall include a completed copy of the Provisions 52-212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (March 1996). Clauses 52-214-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -Commercial Items (Oct. 1995). These clauses are available Via Internet URL:http://www.cais.net/pancanal, or http://www-far.npr.gov. Offers are due not later than November 29, 1996, at 3:30 p.m. local time, by fax at 011-507-272-7588 or via courier to the following address: Panama Canal Commission, Logistical Support Division, Inventory Management Branch, Building 5, Balboa Industrial Area,Balboa, Ancon, Rep. of Panama. Please remember to identify your offer with the corresponding solicitation number, (0304)

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