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70 -- 6TSA-99-CSC-0047 SOL 6TSA-99-CSC-0047 DUE 011399 POC Sue Cumpton, Contracting Officer, Fax (816) 823-3322, Email xxxx WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://eps.arnet.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=6TSA-99-CSC -0047&LocID=211. E-MAIL: Sue Cumpton, xxxx. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations document (FAR) 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. Solicitation number 6TSA-99-CSC-0047 is being issued as a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-08. This procurement is for the following items: CLIN 1. Smart Cards, part # 8K STARCOS S V2.1, Qty. 30,000 with an option for an additional 30,000. Smart card must comply with ISO 7816 (with left centered chip on face), Uniform card type and version, 8 Kilobyte 3DES microprocessor card with card operating system (COS) installed. EMV compliant, T=0 protocol, PVC material for compatible thermal printing. Three track ISO 7810 top mounted magnetic stripe on back of card compliant with American Banking Standard. Magnetic stripe to be high coercivity (4000 Oersted), Signature panel on the back of card with "Signature" printed above panel, FOB Arlington VA. Date of delivery: No later than February 15, 1999. No partial quotes will be considered. Please acknowledge all requirements on quotations. Please indicate FOB destination on quote. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, applies to this acquisition. Evaluation is based on best value including cost and ability to meet service requirements. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. In addition to the guidance contained in FAR 52.212-4, contractors shall submit proof of delivery with their invoices. Proof of delivery may be in the form of a bill of lading or other shipping document signed by the receiving office. Invoices received without proof of delivery will not be accepted. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offers are due by close of business January 13, 1998, and can be submitted by fax to 816-823-3322 Attn: Sue Cumpton. Inquiries regarding the solicitation will only be accepted via FAX. Posted 01/05/99 (D-SN285286). (0005)

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