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99 -- BUD EQUIPMENT CABINET RACKS AND PERIPHERALS SOL NMA100-98-R-0037 DUE 022498 POC Priscilla Hubley, Contract Specialist (301)227-2235, FAX(301)227-5573. Jean Appel, Contracting Officer. This announcement 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. A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. The solicitation number is NMA10098R0037 and is issued as a request for proposal. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-03. The National Imagery and Mapping Agency has a requirement to procure Bud Industries equipment as outlined below: BUD ER-16226-RB, Cabinet Racks, QTY (56); BUD POS-11-S, Power Outlet Strips, QTY (56); BUD FN 1282 fans; QTY (25). This procurement is 100% set aside for small business. The standard industrial classification code is 3499. This equipment is required to be shipped F.O.B. destination for receipt at the following destination no later than 23 March 1998: NIMA, Central Receiving, 6501 Lafayette Ave, Riverdale, MD 20703. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items is applicable to this acquisition. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers: 1) Offeror's ability to meet delivery date of 23 March 1998; 2) technical capability to provide the specified items; 3)Price. The evaluation factors other than cost or price are significantly more important than price. Offerors are to include a complete copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with your offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The clause at 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to ImplementStatutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, is hereby incorporated by reference (including 252.225-7001, 252.225-7012, 252.225-7036, and 252.233-7000) Offerors are to fax proposals to the National Imagery and Mapping Agency to the attention of Ms.Priscilla Hubley at (301)227-5573 or (301)227-2218 by 4:00 PM on 6 March 1998. Please call Priscilla Hubley at (301)227-2235 to confirm receipt of facsimiles. (0056)

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