U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Service, Administrative Center, Attn: ACLCAP-Contracts, P.O. Box 30080, Laguna Niguel, CA 92607-0080

W -- RENTAL OF PITNEY BOWES POSTAGE METERS SOL ACL-8-Q-0035 DUE 010798 POC Contact Point; Linda Holder, Contracting Officer, 714-360-3066 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 number ACL-8-Q-0035 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and incorporateds provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-02. This quotation is issued on an unrestricted basis. The Standard Industrial Code (SIC) is 7359. The Government contemplates award of a Fixed Firm Price. Rental period: January 3, 1998 through September 30, 1998. There are 49 different delivery locations. All interested parties must fax a written request for a copy of the delivery locations to 714-360-3013. Line Item 1: Quantity of 45 -- Pitney Bowes Model Number 6505. Line Item 2: Quantity of 1 -- Pitney Bowes Model Number 6902. Line Item 3: Quantity of 2 -- Pitney Bowes Model Number E105 (Paragon). Line Item 4: Quantity of 1 -- Pitney Bowes Model Number A900. The following FAR clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial; FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items, para (a) is filled in as follows: The Immigration and Naturalization Service/ACLCAP intends to make a single award of a firm fixed price order to the responsible Offeror whose conforming to the solicitation provides best value to the Government; FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Offerors must include a completed copy with their offer; FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, para (b) the following additional clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and VietnamEra Veterans; FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.225-3 Buy American Act; FAR 52.225-18 European Union Sanctions for End Products. The Closing Date for this synopsis/solicitation is January 7, 1998 at 5:00pm (PST). Quotes must be submitted on company letterhead and be signed by an authorized official. All quotes shall be clearly marked with bidder's name, solicitation number and date due. Fax quotes to Linda Holder, Contracting Officer, at 714-360-3013. For information regarding this solicitation, contact Linda Holder, Contracting Officer, at 714-360-3066. (0356)

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