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10 -- WEAPONS SOL S-OPRAQ-97-M-1962 DUE 062097 POC Maureen Bowers, (703) 875-5805 WEB: Weapons, http:/cbdnet.gpo.gov. E-MAIL: Weapons, Maureen.Bowers@dos.us-state.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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 Number S-OPRAQ-97-M-1962. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45, final rules effective January 1997. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 3484. Items to be acquired: Colt M4 weapons and magazines. Manufacturer's numbers, descriptions of line items, and quantities are as follows: M4/R0777, Colt M4 5.56mm short barrel rifle, (30); SP62103, Colt 20 rd. 223 magazine (180); SP62328, Colt 30 rd. .223 magazine (180). Deliver F.O.B. Destination to SA-7, 7949 Cluny Court, Springfield, VA 22153, Attn: Weapons Program Officer. Solicitation provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructionsto Offerors -- Commercial Items is hereby incorporated by reference. The line items in this solicitation will be awarded on an aggregate basis for all solicitation items. Only one award will result from this solicitation. Proposals which do not offer all three specified line items will not be eligible for award. Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable, responsible offer. Technical requirements: All items must be new and Colt -- certified in writing. Offerors must provide earliest delivery time and payment terms. Offerors are reminded to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications may be obtained by calling the point of contact listed in this notice. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, and Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, are hereby incorporated by reference. The following paragraphs apply to this solicitation and any resultant award: 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36 and 52.222-37. DOSAR Clauses 652.203-70 and 652.206-70 will also apply, as well as the Arab League Boycott of Israel and Export Administration Act Clause. In addition, offerors must certify that they do not comply with the Arab Boycott of Israel, by taking or knowingly agreeing to take any action with respect to the boycott of Israel by the Arab League countries, which Section 8(a) of the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (50USC App 2407(a)) prohibits a U.S. person from taking. Signed and dated offers are due by 3:00 pm eastern daylight time, June 20,1997. Offerors are to use the following address and telephone number if proposals are hand-delivered: U.S. Department of State, Office of Acquisition, Room 528, 1700 N. Lynn Street, Arlington, VA 22209, Attn: Maureen Bowers, Customer Service Center, (703) 516-1706. Proposals to be mailed should be sent to: U.S. Department of State, Office of Acquisition, P.O. Box 9115, Rosslyn Station, Arlington, VA 22219, Attn: Maureen Bowers. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered. (0160)

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