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70 -- 6TSA-99-DJH-0060 SOL 6TSA-99-DJH-0060 DUE 020399 POC Delta Helm, Contract Specialist, 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-DJH -0060&LocID=211. E-MAIL: Delta Helm, 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-DJH-0060 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) 97-09. This procurement is for the following items/services: CLIN 1. Kittiwake Oil Test Center, Diesel engines, to include tests for viscosity, water, TBN, insolubles, and regents for 50 tests each of water, TBN and insolubles, Qty. 3; CLIN 2. Kittiwake Oil Test Center, Turbines, compressors, and gear drives to include tests for viscosity, water, TAN, and for regents for 50 tests each of water and TAN, Qty. 7; CLIN 3. Reagent Pack for Water, TBN Insolubles, 50 tests each and consumables, Qty. 9; CLIN 4. Water in Oil Reagent Pack, 50 tests, with consumables, Qty. 21; CLIN 5. TAN Reagent Pack, 50 tests, with consumables, Qty. 21. ITEMS MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR DELIVERY BY FEBRUARY 15 DUE TO SCHEDULED DEPLOYMENT. PLEASE INDICATE LENGTH OF DELIVERY TIME FOR ALL ITEMS. FOB Portsmouth, VA. No partial quotes will be considered. No substitutions will be allowed. Please acknowledge all requirements on quotations. Please indicate FOB destination on quote. This procurement is set aside for small business in accordance with FAR part 19.502-2. 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 12:00 p.m. CST February 3, 1999, and can be submitted to the address shown above Attn: Delta Helm or sent by FAX to the number shown above. Inquiries regarding the solicitation will only be accepted via FAX. Posted 01/28/99 (D-SN292520). (0028)

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