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76 -- NAEDA'S GUIDES -- TRACTORS AND FARM EQUIPMENT SOL 98FSA/98-00-0009 DUE 112197 POC Patrick Mannion (202) 690-1722 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accrdance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The request for quotation number is 98FSA/98-00-0009. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-02. The Standard Industrial Code for this procurement is 2731. This is a sole source procurement to NAEDA Services, Inc., 10877 Watson Road, St. Louis, MO 63127-1081, as authorized in 41 U.S.C. 253(c). This requirement is for a subscription of 1,945 each of NAEDA's Guides 2000 Official Regional Guides -- Tractors and Fardm Equipment for a one-year period Four Quarterly Issues (October 1997-September 1998). Delivery shall be F.O.B. Destination to USDA-FSA, Kansas City Management Office 8930 Ward Parkway, Kansas City,MO 64114-3363. The award will be a firm fixed price contract and will be awarded utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures. FAR Clauses/Provisions 52.203-3 Gratuities, 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Comerical Items. 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (incorporating FAR 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, 52.222-37 Employmnet Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era,52.225-3 Buy American Act-Supplies, 52.225-21 Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program, -- Commercial) Items apply to this acquisition. Offerors responding to this announcement must provide the information contained in 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial items and must include a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commerical items. The offeror should also provide its Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, Contractor Establishment code (DUNS Number) and Tax Identification Number. The written quotes and the above required information must be received at this office on or before November 21, 1997, at 4:00P.M. Proposals may be sent to Patrick Mannion, Recuurring Requirements Section, 1400 Independence Ave., S.W. Room 0664, Washington, DC 20250. Facsimile Quotations are acceptable (202) 690-3320. All responsible sources may submit an offer that will be considered by the agency. (0321)

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