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H -- CHILD-RESISTENCE TESTING OF LIGHTERS SOL CPSC-Q-97-5225 DUE 080897 POC Beverly Y. Wells, (301)504-0444 x1156/ Robert J. Frost, (301)504-0444 x1142 WEB: CPSC Homepage, http//www.cpsc.gov/businfo/contract.html. E-MAIL: g: users adcb rdwrite cbd 97-5225, W-338 SN008207. Conduct testing to evaluate the level of child-resistence of lighters in accordance with test protocol specified in 16 CFR, Subpart A, Section 1210.4. A firm fixed price, indefinite quantity, simplified acquisition is contemplated. Request for Quotation (RFQ) No. CPSC-Q-97-5225 will be released on or about July 22, 1997 with quotations due on or about August 8, 1997. This procurement is 100% small business set-aside. All responsible sources may request a copy of the RFQ by fax at (301)504-0628 and submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. No telephone requests for copies of the RFQ will be accepted. The final award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance and other evaluation factors as specified in the RFQ. (0184)

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