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96 -- TAILGATE SPREAD FOR THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, CHAUTAUQUA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, HAVANNA, ILLINOIS SOL 301819Q184 DUE 060999 POC Nancy Boyle, Contracting Officer, 612/713-5217 WEB: 301819Q184, http://cbdnet.access.gpo.gov. 96 This is a combined 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation WILL NOT be issued. The solicitation number is 301819Q184 for this Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45. Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be followed. This is a 100% total set aside for small business. Standard Industrial Classification code 5032 applies. A firm fixed price contract will be awarded. All responsible sources may submit a quote for consideration. No. 1 -Tailgate Spread, Quantity 6000 tons. CA-6 white rock. FOB: Destination Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge, 19031 East County Road 2110N, Havanna, Illinois 62644. Delivery between July 1, 1999 and July 30, 1999 with 48 hour lead time coordination with refuge. The following clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -Commercial; 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (copy to be included with offer); 52.212-4, Contract Terms and conditions Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive orders Commercial Items. Award will be made to the lowest priced responsive responsible offeror. Quotations are due to the office listed above by COB 6/9/99. Proposals may be faxed to (612) 725-1717. Referenced FAR clauses can be accessed for review on the Internet at the following Website: http://www.gsa.gov/far. Posted 05/18/99 (W-SN332739). (0138)

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