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65 -- UTILITY WIPES AND WET WIPES SOL MKQXV90079 DUE 030199 POC Contact Mary Kimble, Contracting Officer (919)541-0388 NIEHS is interested in obtaining utility wipes and wet wipes. The utility wipes should be an industrial wiping tissue, 2 ply, for windshields, machines, hands, etc. Strong, soft, non-linting in dispenser box. Approximately 10 1/2" X 12" open sheet size. 25,568 boxes are required. Provide amount of tissues per box. Wet wipe towels are disposable, non-woven fabric, 1/4" fold, approximately 14" X 24" open sheet size. 2800 boxes/bags are required. Provide amount of towels per box/bag. This is a Term Purchase Order (TPO) and items may be ordered as required by NIEHS during the period of 1 year. This is a combined CBD synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. The Request for Quote is MKQXV90079 and incorporates provisions and clauses throught FAC 97-10. Thesolicitation is a small business set-aside and is under SIC 2676/size500. Delivery will be made to NIEHS Warehouse, Bldg. 104, South Campus, 111 TW Alexander Dr., Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. Offeror should quote FOB Destination. The following provision applies to this acquisition; 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commericals. There are no additional addenda. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certification-Commercial with offers. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial, apples to this acquisition. The following paragraphs of 52.212-5 apply: (a) and (11)-(16) of (b). Payment will be made in accordance with Subpart 32.9, Prompt Payment Act. Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply. Offers are due no later than close of business 1 March 1999. For information concerning this solicitation contact Mary Kimble, voice (919)541-0388, FAX (919)541-5117.****** See Note 1***** Posted 02/04/99 (W-SN295098). (0035)

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