Contracting Officer, RLR VA Medical Center, 1481 West 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202

99 -- GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SOL 583-75-97 DUE 051697 POC Esther Walker,Contracting Officer, 317-267-8703 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. Solicitation No. 583-75-97 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-42. Contractor to furnish all materials and equipment necessary to mow, edge & trim grass at the Roudebush VA Medical Center, 1481 W. 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN., for the period beginning in June -- September 1997 with renewal options through FY 2001. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. 52.212-3, Offerors representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items. 52.232-33, Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment, applies to this solicitation. 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, including 52.233-3, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.249-2, 52.249-4 and 52.249-8 Offers are due no later than 4:30pm local time 5/15/97, Building 1, Room A-B040 at the address listed above. All responsible sources within a 50 mile radius may submit an offer to the agency which will be considered. (0113)

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