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39 -- TOW BRIDLE ASSEMBLY SOL N61414-98-P-8804 DUE 051898 POC Ms. Mary H. Tuttle, 757-464-7499 WEB: mtuttle@nablc.cmar.navy.mil, http://cbdnet.access.gpo.gov. E-MAIL: mtuttle@nablc.cmar.navy.mil, mtuttle@nablc.cmar.navy.mil. This is a combined synopsis/Request for Quotation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only Request for Quotation. The Request for Quotation incorporates provision and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-37. This is an unrestricted procurement. All responsible sources may submit a bid or quotation. Award will be made to the lowest bidder. Item 0001- Tow Bridle Assembly, Size 5 Nylite Black Shield Spool, and shackle for 1 1/8"-1 5/16" diameter ropes (Working Load 1 1/2 tons, MINIMUM EYE SIZE 4 7/8") 288/EACH REQUIRED. CLOSING DATE OF QUOTE IS MAY 18, 1998 3:30pm Eastern Standard Time. FACSIMILE REPONSES ARE PREFERRED AT 757-363-4110. The following FAR Provisions and Clauses apply to this Solicitation and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Oct 1995) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms andC onditions -- Commercial Items (Aug 1996) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Ordrs (Aug 1996) FAR 52.230-3 Protest After Award FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (July1995) Alt 1 (Oct 1995) FAR 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (Sep 1990) FAR 52.204-3 Taxpayer Identification (Mar 1994) FAR 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment (Apr 1989) FAR 52.232-25 Prompt Payment (Mar 1994) FAR 52.211-5 New Material (May 1995) FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Oct 1995) FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Apr 1984) FAR 52.222-35 Affirmative Action of Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (Apr 1984) FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (Apr 1984) FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (Jan 1988) FAR 52.225-3 Buy American Act -- Supplies (Jan 1994) DFARS 252.232-25 Brand Name or Equal (Dec 1991) See Note 1.***** (0123)

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