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59 -- BRAND NAME ONLY -- GENERAL ELECTRIC CIRCUIT BREAKERS SOL 659-16-97 DUE 021897 POC Colette LeBleu Regan -- (704) 638-3499 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented and additional information included in this notice. All Request for Quotations are due by close of business February 18, 1997 to the contracting officer listed in this advertisement. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a request for quotation due to the fact that the estimated dollar limitation is below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold of $100,000.00. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-43. This procurement is totally set aside for Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Concerns Only as described in FAR 19.5. The provisions 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- -Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. You are to submit a completed copy of the provisions 52.212-3, Offeror Representationand Certification -- Commercial Items, with your quote. If you are awarded the contract, you shall submit all warranty documentation for the BRAND NAME ONLY -- GENERAL ELECTRIC CIRCUIT BREAKERS WITH LUGS. The standard industrial classification code for this procurement is 5063. Phone contracting officer listed in this advertisement for a complete list of these commercial items. Facsimile quotations are acceptable. The fax number is (704) 638-3495. Any questions call Colette LeBleu Regan, Contracting Officer, VAMC Salisbury, NC (704)638-3499 for additional information. (0035)

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