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76 -- SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE SOL USZA92-99-Q-0017 DUE 032599 POC Karen Glass, Contract Specialist (910)432-6145 or Jane Sutherlin, Contracting Officer, (910) 432-2146 17(i). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued!! 17(ii). The solicitation number, USZA92-99-Q-0017, is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). 17(iii). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-10. 17(iv) This procurement is unrestricted. All responses from responsible sources will be fully considered!! 17(v). This contract action is for a one year subscription service to Country Reports, which provides a detailed analysis of economic and political trends for 126 countries. The Government intends to award a purchase order to Economist Intelligence Unit, which publishes Country Reports, unless as a result of analyzing responses to this synopsis/solicitation a competitive actionis appropriate.!! 17(vi). N/A!! 17(vii). N/A!! 17(viii). FAR provisions and/or clauses referenced will be furnished in full text upon receipt of written request. Solicitation Provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (August 1998) is hereby incorporated by reference!! 17(ix). Solicitation Provision FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -Commercial Items (Jan 1999) is hereby incorporated, the evaluation factors are technical, price, and past performance!! 17(x). Contractors are reminded to submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Feb 1999) with their quote!! 17(xi). Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Apr 1998) is hereby incorporated by reference!! 17(xii). Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Jan 1999) is hereby incorporated by reference, as well as the following clauses cited in the clause which apply to thissolicitation, 52.222-0026, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793), 52.222-37, Employment Reports on special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.225-3, Buy American Act -- Supplies (41 U.S.C. 10)!! 17(xiii). Additionally, the following clauses are applicable to this solicitation, 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, 52.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration!! 17(xiv). The Defense priorities and Allocations Systems (DPAS) assigned rating for this procurement is unrated!! 17(xv). NA!! 17(xvi). Signed and dated quotes referencing the RFQ number USZA92-99-Q-0017 must be submitted, no later than 4:30 p.m. 25 March 1999, to Karen Glass at FAX (910)432-9345!! 17(xvii). Karen Glass is the point of contact regarding this solicitation.!!!!! Posted 03/11/99 (W-SN307284). (0070)

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