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75 -- XEROGRAPHIC COPY PAPER SOL 99X800550 DUE 042999 POC Larry Pope, Contract Spec.,301-443-8826,Joe Pirrone,Contracting Officer,301-443-8826 WEB: Program Support Center, Program Support Center. E-MAIL: PROGRAM SUPPORT CENTER, lpope@psc.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared 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; proposals are being rquested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation number 99X800550 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and is open to both large and small business concerns. The Standard Industrial Class (SIC) code is 5112 and the small business size standard is 100 persons. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-10, dated December 18, 1998. This RFQ is for the F.O.B. destination delivery of 1,760 boxes of xerographic, copier paper in accordance with Commercial Item Description A-A-1912C, dated April 8, 1994. The xerographic paper shall have a basis weight of 20 pounds, size of 8.5 x 11 inches, and be white in color. In accordance with Executive Order 12873 of Oct.20, 1993, copier paper shall contain 30 percent postconsumer materials. Paper containing less or more postconsumer materials than the amount specified shall not be accepted. The following packaging, packing, labeling and marking instructions are included per addendum: (1) Packaging-Each ream of xerographic paper shall contain 500 sheets. The reams shall be wrapped in moisture resistant wrapping material, with the seam and both ends of the ream wrapper glued down securely. There shall be no tears or evidence of damage to the ream wrapper. (2) Packing-Ten reams of paper shall be packed in each fiberboard box. Boxes shall be suitably glued and sealed to prevent tearing and opening during normal handling. All boxes shall be free of bulges and distortions and show no evidence of damage. Boxes shall be packed on a 4-way entry pallet with total dimensions not to exceed 40" x 48" (this includes the pallet and any material overhang). The total height (including pallet) shall not exceed 56". Each pallet shall contain 40 boxes of paper and all boxes shall be secured with stretch-wrap plastic. (3) Labeling- Each ream and carton shall be marked or labeled in accordance with commercial practice;however such marking or labeling must include dimension, color, type, grain, direction, basis weight, quantity in a package and manufacturer's name. Each ream of paper shall be marked with instructions or an arrow indicating the side of paper to be used first. All deliveries shall be made: F.O.B. destination to the HHS Personal Property Facility located at 16071 Industrial Drive, Gaithersburg, Md. 20877 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 3:30 P.M. Eastern Standard time on the date requested. Delivery of 880 boxes shall be made on May 11, 1999 and delivery of 880 boxes shall be delivered on June 15, 1999. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, "Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items" is hereby incorporated by reference. The provision 52.212-2, "Evaluation-Commercial Items" is not applicable to this acquisition. This requirement shall be awarded using simplified purchase procedures and shall be made to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest, responsive quote. Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, "Offerors Representations and Certification-Commercial Items" and their Dunn & Bradstreet Number with their quote. Offerors wishing to respond to this solicitation shall provide this office with a price quote, including both the unit price and total price, for the requested item, along with the required representation and certifications. Offerors not in possession of the provisions in full text may contact this office and a copy will be provided, or they may be accessed electronically at the following address:http://www.arnet.gov/far/. The FAR clause 52.212-4, "Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items" and clause 52.212-5, Commercial Items" are applicable to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 are applicable:52.203-6, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-3, 52.225-9, 52.225-21. All questions concerning this RFQ must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist. PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY AMENDMENTS TO THIS SOLICITATION WILL BE PROCESSED IN THE SAME MANNER AS THIS SYNOPSIS/ SOLICITATION. All quotes must clearly indicate Solicitation Number 99X800550 and be sent to the Contract Specialist's attention at the above address or faxed to (301)443-3238. All quotes from responsible sources, fulfilling the requirements of this solicitation, shall be considered if received by 5:00 P.M., Eastern Standard time, on April 30, 1999. Posted 04/21/99 (W-SN322629). (0111)

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