USDA-ARS-MWA, Contracting Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604

68 -- LABORATORY STOREROOM CHEMICALS SOL 5114-9-3101A DUE 012099 POC Lori J. Houghton, Contracting Officer, 309-681-6616 The U. S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Area, has the requirement for Laboratory Chemicals to be delivered on an as needed basis to the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research (NCAUR), Peoria, IL for the period (anticipated) February 1, 1999 (or date of award) thru January 31, 2000 with four (4) one-year renewable option periods. Delivery of approximately 88 chemicals to the NCAUR Storeroom on an as needed basis. NCAUR Storeroom personnel will place orders each week for the ordered chemicals in the grade, sizes, and quantities ordered to be delivered within seven (7) calendar days after receipt of the order. Payment will be made to the successful contractor on a monthly basis, in arrears, based on orders placed and chemicals received during the preceding month. This solicitation will be issued as a Commercial Items Request for Proposal in accordance with FAR Parts 12 and 15. This acquisition is solicited under Full and Open competition. Any responsible business may submit a proposal. The Standard Industrial Classifications that apply are 2812, 2819, 2865, 2869, 2873, and 2899. Solicitation No. 5114-9-3101A will be made available on or about January 4, 1999 with proposals to be received (anticipated) not later than 2:00 p.m. (CST) on January 20, 1999. Proposals will be evaluated based on price, past performance, and demonstration of having the technical ability to deliver the ordered chemicals on an as needed basis in the grade, quantity, and size required. All interested businesses should request a copy of the solicitation by writing to USDA-ARS-MWA, (Contracting Office), 1815 North University Street, Peoria, IL 61604, Faxing the request to (309) 681-6680, or E-mail to houghtol@ars.usda.gov. Telephonic requests for the solicitation will not be honored. The point of contact for this solicitation is Lori J. Houghton, (309) 681-6616. Posted 12/17/98 (W-SN281343). (0351)

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