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75 -- RECYCLED OFFICE PAPER SOL SSA-RFQ-98-0002 DUE 040398 POC Nestor Floresca, 312-575-5514 E-MAIL: click here to contact the contracting officer via e-mail, nestor.floresca@ssa.gov. 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number SSA-RFQ-98-0002 is issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04. This acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside. Quotations submitted by concerns other than small businesses will not be considered. The following provisions and/or clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5. The Social Security Administration, Harold Washington Social Security Center, 600 West Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60661, requires the purchase of recycled office paper for general and photocopier usage. Minimum paper specifications and requirements are as follows: Type of Paper -- Recycled, must contain at least 20% post consumer fibers; Quantity Required -- 1,200 boxes (5,000 sheets per box); Size -- 216 mm x 279 mm (8.5" x 11"); Weight -- 9 kg/m (20 lb); Color -- White; Brightness -- 84; Packaging -- 500 sheets per ream, 10 reams per box, 40 boxes per skid (pallet). All offers and price quotations must include a description of the paper being offered, showing at a minimum the factors outlined above. Offers for paper not meeting the minimum requirements specified above will be rejected. All prices quoted must be FOB Destination. Offers submitted must include estimated delivery date(s). Award will be made to the vendor offering the best overall value, including price and delivery date(s). All offers must include a completed copy of the provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. Failure to include a completed copy of 52.212-3 may result in rejection of an offer. Offers from all responsible, responsive sources will be considered. Offers will be accepted either in writing, at the address stated above, or by facsimile, at 312-575-4156, Attn: Nestor Floresca. Please reference solicitation number SSA-RFQ-98-0002 on all offers. All offers are due no later than 3:00 PM (Chicago time) on Friday, April 3, 1998. For more information regarding this acquisition, call Nestor Floresca at 312-575-5514. This is a combined synopsis and solicitation -- no written solicitation will be issued. (0076)

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