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70 -- COMPUTER SMART CARDS SOL R4-60-97-02 DUE 052897 POC Deborah Hinricks (801)625-5737 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 in a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number is R4-60-97-02 and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45. This procurement is set aside for small business. The standard industrial classification code is 3572. The size standard is 1,000 employees. Item 1. Smart card, PVC white polished with 8 kilobyte EEPROM write and read microchip meeting ISO 7816 specification and a HI Coercivity magnetic stripe, ABA type capable of tracks 2 & 3. Quantity 4,000 each. Anticipate order placement by May 29, 1997 with delivery of 1,000 cards by June 2, 1997, and the remaining 3,000 cards to be delivered by June 16, 1997. Orders shall be shipped F.O.B. Destination. The consignee address is USDA Forest Service, 324 25th Street, Ogden, UT, 84401. The provision, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (USDA Deviation for Simplified Acquisitions, March 1996) applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items is not applicable to this solicitation. Quotes will be evaluated based on ability to meet the requirement specified in the solicitation and price. Include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with this quote. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause, Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (USDA Deviation for Simplified Acquisitions, March 1996) applies to this acquisition. Quotes are due by 5:00 p.m.,local time on May 28, 1997. Quotes may be faxed to 801-625-5365 or delivered to USDA Forest Service, Attn: Deb Hinricks, 324 25th Street, Room 4428, Ogden, UT, 84401. Late quotes will not be considered. If you require copies of the clauses or provisions applicable to this solicitation, please fax your request to 801-625-5365 with name and fax no. to be used for receipt of the fax of the relevant clauses and provisions. Contact Deb Hinricks at 801-625-5737 with questions about this solicitation. (0141)

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