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70 -- ECONOMIC-DEMOGRAPHIC FORECASTING & SIMULATION MODELING SOFTWARE SOL PR-HQ-98-10058 DUE 110497 POC Margaret Milligan/OAM/HPOD/ADPPSC/[202]564-4752 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. This 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 97-01. This is a sole source requirement in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. This RFQ has the following line items: 51 region, 53 sector, REMI Economic-Demographic Forecasting & Simulation Modeling Software; Access for two secondary users, and one year of technical support. The following clauses and provisions apply: FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3; shall be included with any offer, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5. EPA intends to award to Regional Economic Models, Inc., 306 Lincoln Ave., Amherst, MA 01002. P.O.C Margaret Milligan, Contracting Officer, EPA/OAM HPOD, FAX (202) 565-2554, Washington, DC. Delivery to U.S. EPA, 401 M Street SW, Washington DC. 20460 Attn: Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation (OPPE), Mail Code: 2171, is required within one month of contract award, with one year of technical support. The closing date for this solicitation is November 4, 1997. The anticipated award date will be November 12, 1997. Proposals are due by 3 PM, Tuesday, November 4, 1997. Courier or hand-delivered proposals should be delivered to the U.S. EPA Bid and Proposal Room, 6th Floor, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington DC 20004, Attn: Margaret Milligan. Proposals sent via U.S. Mail should be addressed to U.S. EPA, Attn: Margaret Milligan, Mail Code 3803R, 401 M St. SW, Washington DC 20460. No telephonic requests; only written or faxed requests for information received directly from the requestor are acceptable. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered. Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), Justification: Supplies (or services) required are available from only one responsible source and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Potential offerors should request information, pose questions, and voice concerns to the contracting officer. This is a Sole Source procurement, synopsis published for informational purposes only. FAX number is (202) 565-2554. (0295)

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