USDA, FSA, KCMO, ASD; P. O. Box 419205, Kansas City, MO 64141-6205

70 -- TONER CARTRIDGES AND USAGE KITS SOL RFQ 97-10 DUE 092597 POC Linda Bolton, Administrative Contracting Officer, 816-823-1311 This is a Request for Quotation for toner cartridges and low voltage kits for IBM Network 17, Model 4317-001. The IBM Part Number for the toner cartridges is 63H2401; the IBM Part Number for the low voltage user kits is 63H2324. Brand name or equal to may be quoted. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number RFQ 97-10 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This request for quotation and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. The first product requested is for toner cartridges, IBM Part Number 63H2401, brand name or equal to and shall be item one(1). The requested quantity of toner cartridges is 3,000. The second product requested is for low voltage usage kits, IBM Part Number 63H2324, brand name or equal to and shall be item two (2). The requested quantity of usage kits is 1,425. The toner cartridges and usage kits will be delivered to the U. S. Department of Agriculture Warehouse at 9240 Troost, Kansas City, MO 64131. Prices quoted shall include the cost of delivery. FOB Destination in accordance with FAR 52-247-34. Date of delivery is for within 30 days ARO. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. FAR 52-212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Include FAR 52-212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with your quotation. FAR and FAC clauses are available on the internet at web site http://www.arnet.gov/far. The certification requirements for FAR clause 52-212-3 should be submitted with the quote. Signed and dated quotes must be submitted to and received on or before 4:00 p.m. CST September 25, 1997. Mail address is U. S. Department of Agriculture, FSA; KCMO, ASD-CAB, Attn: Linda Bolton; P. O. Box 419205; Kansas City, MO 64141-6205. Street address is U. S. Department of Agriculture, FSA; KCMO, ASD-CAB, Attn: Linda Bolton; 8930 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114. Quotes may be faxed (Fax no. 816-926-2835). Award for each item will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable, responsive, responsible quoter(s) who demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this quotation. Quoters shall include both item price and total price for each item with their quote. Prices quoted shall include all expenses incurred with delivering the items to the destination warehouse shown previously. The Government will award purchase order(s) resulting from this quotation based on the lowest cost for each item. (0259)

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