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75 -- FILE FOLDERS, TWO-PART, 4 POSITION SOL PSMB-98-C-07 DUE 070798 POC charles taylor, 314-539-3827 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation 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 solicitation to be provided. A written solicitation will not be issued and any requests for a solicitation package will not be acknowledged. This synopsis shall serve as Request for Quotations numbered PSMD-98-C-07 which seeks written proposals for the type of file folder outlined herein. Proposals will be accepted until July 8, 1998. This synopsis and incorporated provisions/clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04. This Acquisition will be processed using the Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Proposals received in response to this notice will be considered for award to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest overall cost (FOB DESTINATION) to the Government. Questions relating to this notice shall be submitted in writing no later than July 2, 1998 and sent via facsimile. Any questions received after July 2, 1998 will not be responded to. Answers will be provided in writing via facsimile before time for proposals expires. This procurement is set aside for small business. The small business standard is under SIC code 2675 which is 500 employees or less. The following provisions/clauses are applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial (Apr.1998), 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Jan.1997), 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Apr.1998), and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Apr.1998). A completed copy of provision 52.212-3 shall be submitted with proposal to be considered for award. Copies of the above provisions/clauses are available upon written request and sent via facsimile to (314) 539-2480. The following are the specification of the acquisition: File Folder, two part, 4-position, 9-1/2" x 12", 1/3 cut, self-tabbed, 1" expansion, gussetted heavy duty. (a) Stock: sheets: 20-25 point red pressboard. Gusset: Red or brown spunbonded polyolefin (TYVEK). Construction: (a) Front cover: (The outside sheet of the folder which is not tabbed) 9-1/2" x 12" single ply pressboard sheet. (b) Back cover: (The outside sheet of the folder which contains the tab.) 9-1/2" 12" single ply pressboard sheet which contains a 1/3 cut, 3rd position, 1/2" depth tab. All corners, including tab corners shall be rounded. (c) Punching: Both sheets shall contain pairs of 1/4" diameter holes punched parallel to and 1/2" in from each 9-1/2" edge. Holes are to be punched 2-3/4" center to center, with the hole located farthest from the gusset, 6" from the bottom of the folder. The second hole is to be 3-1/4" from the gusset edge, thereby, creating a total of 4 positions per folder, two positions per sheet, one set each on the 9-1/2" dimension. (d) Gusset: The covers shall be attached to each other by means of a gusset which must have a tearing resistance of no less than 400 grams force when tested. The gusset shall provide for an expansion of 1" between the covers. Gussets shall be attached to the covers by adhesive bonds (tape) no less than 1/2" wide (exculding gusset) which extends along the entire 12" length of the covers. (e) Quality: Folders shall be clean and free from dirt spots, holes, blisters, tears, excessive adhesive or wrinkles and shall have a smooth uniform finish. Edges shall be cleanly cut without nicks or ragged edges. Folders shall be free from any other defects which may affect their serviceability or appearance. Folders will be sampled and inspected for compliance with this specification. Shipping and packaging instructions will be provided upon request. (0173)

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