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93 -- SECURITY PARCHMENT PAPER SOL Reference-Number-RFQ-54-001 DUE 060499 POC Pamela Switzer, Sup. Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer, Phone (202) 874-3236, Fax (202) 874-2200, Email pamela.switzer@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=Reference-Num ber-RFQ-54-001&LocID=142. E-MAIL: Pamela Switzer, pamela.switzer@bep.treas.gov. The purpose of this modification is to answer questions received from potential quoters and to provide clarification. Question #1: Is the watermark random or localized? If its is localized what is the tolerance? ANSWER #1: No tolerance level is required however, 1/4 inch + -- tolerance is acceptable. Question #2: Section 3.3.8.2 of specification P:S-1B calls for a "semi-circular notch in the trailing edge of the sheet". Would it be permissable to replace this notch with some other means of sheet orientation identification (i.e. a corner cut)? Answer #2: Corner cut notch is acceptable however, notch must not be larger than 1/4 inch. The following clarication is provided: (a) all vendors who have not provided this paper to the BEP in the past will be required to submit a test sample in order to determine acceptability of paper in accordance with BEP specification before an order will be placed. (b) Award will be based on best value including price, delivery terms, acceptability of paper and other factors (i.e. past performance). If there are any questions regarding this RFQ please contact Pamela Switzer by e-mail pamela.switzer@bep.treas.gov or (202) 874-3236. Posted 05/28/99 (D-SN337117). (0148)

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