Department of the Treasury, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Office of Procurement, 14th & C. Streets, S.W., Washington, DC, 20228

68 -- 68-REFRIGERANT R-114 SOL 28-197 DUE 041299 POC Diane Rollins, Purchasing Agent, Phone (202) 874-2392, Fax (202) 874-3135, Email diane.rollins@bep.treas.gov -- Pamela Switzer, Sup. Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer, Phone (202) 874-3236, Fax (202) 874-2200, Email pamela.switzer@bep.treas.gov WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=28-197&LocID= 142. E-MAIL: Diane Rollins, diane.rollins@bep.treas.gov. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP)is requesting quotations from vendors to purchase refrigerant Freon R-114(78 150 pound returnable cylinders)and to provide storage capability of these 78 cylinders for emergency back up purposes over the next four(4)years. The BEP will require cylinders to be delivered within 24 hours notice by the vendor at anytime over the next four years. Vendors are requested to provide prices for storage fees, projected shipping cost to BEP, refundable cylinder deposits and projected freon prices over the next four (4) years. The simplified acquisition procedures set forth in FAR Parts 12 and 13 shall be used. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation. This notice constitutes the only solicitation; a written request for quotation will not be issued. This procurement is 100% set aside for small businesses (see numbered Note 1). The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is RFQ-28-197. The total quantity is 78 cylinders with reusable cylinders with storage capability as stated above. Delivery terms are F.O.B Destination to the BEP Loading Dock at _D_ Street, Between 13th and 14th Sts., S.W. Washington, D.C. The resulting purchase order shall be firm fixed price. The basis for award shall be price and other factors e.g., past performance and quality. All interested small businesses are requested to submit a written quotation which will be considered by the agency. Quotations may be made on a SF 1449 or on company letterhead. Quotations shall include the RFQ number, the proposed unit price, the proposed extended price, any prompt payment discount terms, company name, point of contact, address, phone number, fax number, tax identification number, DUNS number, and size status (i.e., small business, disadvantaged business or woman owned business). If this item is available under GSA Schedule please provide the schedule number. Quotations are due April 12, 1999. Quotations faxed to Diane Rollins at (202) 874-2200 OR e-mailediane.rollins@bep.treas.gov. If you have any further questions, please contact diane.rollins@bep.treas.gov or pamela.switzer@bep.treas.gov Posted 04/01/99 (D-SN315403). (0091)

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