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47 -- STEEL TUBING SOL ACL-7-B-0079 DUE 091097 POC Contact Point: Linda Holder, 714-360-3066; Contracting Officer, H. John Wolfslau IV, 714-360-3180. 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 ACL-7-B-0079 is issued as an Invitation for Bids (IFB) and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 5051 with a small business size standard of 100 employees. This acquisition is 100% Set-Aside for Small Business. The Government contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price Contract. Delivery is required within 30 days after award of the contract. Delivery is FOB Destination at the Douglas Border Patrol Station, 1051 Lawrence Ave., Douglas, AZ 85607. There is no rail spur available in Douglas, AZ. Line Item 1: 152,150 linear feet of 2" x 2" x 1/8" carbon steel tubing, mill cut. Line Item 2: 10,560 linear feet of 3" x 5" x 1/4" carbon steel tubing, mill cut. The following FAR clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (JUN 1997); FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (OCT 1995); FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (JAN 1997)(a copy of of the representations will be provided upon request); FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (MAY 1997); FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (MAY 1997); FAR 52.212-6, Restrictions on Suvcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate 1 (JUL 1995); FAR 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (JAN 1997); FAR52.219-8, Utilization of Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (JUN 1997); FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (DEC 1996); FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (APR 1984); FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (APR 1984)(Deviation)-(Text of this clause will be made available upon request.); FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (APR 1984); FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (JAN 1988); Far 52.225-18, European Union Sanctions for End Products (JAN 1996); FAR 52.225-21, Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program (JAN 1997). Closing date for this synopsis/solicitation is September 10, 1997, 2:00 P.M., Pacific Daylight Time. Only written responses will be acceptable. Award will be based on lowest responsible and responsive bid. Bids must be submitted on company letterhead and be signed by an authorized official. All bids shall be clearly marked with bidder's name, solicitation number, solicitation name and date/time of bid opening on the outside of the envelope. For information regarding this solicitation contact Linda Holder at 714-360-3066. (0242)

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