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96 -- TAILGATE SPREAD FOR THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, ANNADA DISTRICT, ANNADA, MISSOURI. SOL 1448-30181-98-Q359 DUE 033098 POC Nancy Boyle, Contract Specialist, (612) 713-5217 WEB: 1448-30181-98-Q359, http://cbdnet.access.gpo.gov. E-MAIL: Nancy_Boyle, Nancy_Boyle@MAIL.FWS.GOV. 96 -- 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. The solicitation number is 1448-30181-98-Q359 for this Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45. Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be followed. This is a 100% total set aside for small business. Standard Industrial Classification code 5032 applies. A firm fixed price contract will be awarded. All responsible sources may submit a quote for consideration. The contract line item number and quantity is as follows: Item No. 1 -Tailgate Spread, Quantity 4000 tons. 1 1/4" minus or 1 1/2" minus surfacing stone. FOB: Destination -Annada District, Clarence Cannon NWR/MarkTwain NWR, Box 88, Annada, Missouri 63330. Refuge headquarters is located 1 mile east of Hwy. 79; 8 miles north of Elsberry and 8 miles south of Clarksville. Delivery spring and summer when dry road conditions allow -NLT June 30, 1998. The following clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -Commercial; 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (copy to be included with offer); 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. Award will be made to the lowest priced responsive responsible offeror. Quotations are due to the office listed above by COB 3/31/98. Proposals may be faxed to (612) 725-1717. Referenced FAR clauses can be acessed for review on the internet at the following website: http://www.gsa.gov/far. (0082)

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