Department of State, Office of Acquisition, P. O. Box 9115, Rosslyn Station, Arlington, VA 22219-0244

34 -- METALWORKING MACHINERY SOL S-OPRAQ-98-M-0385 DUE 012398 POC Helen Hirshon, (703) 875-6033 WEB: Metalworking Machinery, http://cbdnet.gpo.gov. E-MAIL: Metalworking Machinery, Helen.Hirshon@dos.us-state.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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 Number S-OPRAQ-98-M-0385. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45, final rules effective 1/97. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code 3499. No additional specifications will be issued. The U.S. Department of State intends to award this requirement on the brand specified. This requirement will be set aside for small business only. Items to be acquired: Magnum 457 Drill Rig Kit, includes magnets, case and accessories. Manufacturer's numbers, description of line item and quantities are as follows: MAG457SET, quantity is 20 each. Rig should work with any brand or size drill motorby utilizing a universal attachment. Kit should include 4 ceramic magnets with 450 pounds of pull per magnet. Rig should show depth of penetration in 1/6" increments, and angle drilling in 5 degree increments. Kit includes all components including collapsible pipes and weights a total of 48 lbs. Case measures 15" x 18" x 6" (outside dimensions). Deliver to: Destination U.S. Department of State, DS/PEL/SEM, SA-7, 7949 Cluny Court, Springfield, VA 22153, Attention: Logistics Officer. Solicitation provisions at FAR 52.212.1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items is hereby incorporated by reference. Only one award will result from this solicitation. Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable, responsible offer. Offerors must provide earliest delivery time and payment terms. Offerors are reminded to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with offers. A copy of the Representations and Certifications may be obtained by calling the point of contact listed in this notice. Signed and dated offers are due by 5:00 p.m. eastern daylight time, January 23, 1998. Offerors are to use the following address and telephone number if proposals are hand delivered: U.S. Department of State, Office of Acquisition, Room 528, 1701 N. Fort Meyer Drive, (Enter on N. Nash Street Bridge), Arlington, VA 22209, Attention Helen Hirshon, (703) 875-6033. Proposals to be mailed should be sent to: U.S. Department of State, Office of Acquisition, P.O. Box 9115, SA-6, Rosslyn Station, Arlington, VA 22219, Attention: Helen Hirshon. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered. (0352)

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