U.S. Dept. of Agric., Farm Service Agency, Acquisition Mgmt Br., Rm 0664S, AG Code 0568, 14th & Indep. Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250

D -- LOTUS CORPORATION MAINTENANCE SOL FSA-98-2210 DUE 043098 POC Michelle Calhoun (202)205-2835 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. The solicitation number is FSA/98-2210 and is issued as an Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-4. This request is set-aside for small businesses and the associated standard industrial classification code is 7379, Computer Related Services, Not Elsewhere Classified. Description of Items: Lotus Corporation 1-2-3 Maintenance, One Year, Part No. G08981 Lotus Corporation Fax Svr for cc:Mail English Maintenance, One Year, Part No. G09579 Lotus Corporation cc:mail Maintenance, One Year, Part No. 064843 Passport Number VF1VP-10000PSZR-U Delivery should be FOB destination and should be delivered by May 4, 1998 and should be delivered to: USDA/Risk Management Agency 9435 Holmes Road Kansas City, MO 64133 Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Offerors include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer. Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Far Subpart 13.5, Test Program for Certain Commercial Items is applicable to this requirement. Request for Quotes are due by April 30, 1998 and may be faxed to 202/690-3320 or mailed to: USDA/Farm Service Agency,1400 Indep Ave, SW -- Rm 0664S, Washington, DC 20250-0568. Please contact Michelle Calhoun for information regarding the solicitation on (202) 205-2835. (0112)

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