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W -- LEASE OF TRUCKS-CAB WITH BOX VAN SOL 51-SO-BC-9-00017 DUE 070699 POC Mary Jean Fugate, Contract Specialist, Telephone: 812-218-3351, Facsimile: 812-218-3937, E-Mail: mary.j.fugate@ccmail.census.gov E-MAIL: Mary Jean Fugate, Contract Specialist, mary.j.fugate@ccmail.census.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6. Solicitation Number BC-SO-BC-9-00017 is issued as a Request For Quotation. Solicitation package may be requested by telephone, facsimile or by cc:mail. Requests must state solicitation number, name of Government contact person, contractor's name, street address, city and state, and telephone number. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. This requirement is for the lease of a total of 3 Trucks-Cab with Box Van. The initial contract period will begin for 1 truck approximately July 1, 1999 (or date of award, whichever comes last) and 1 truck approximately July, 15, 1999. The initial contract period will end September 30, 1999 with provisions for an option to extend the contract for up to two additional 12-month periods. During the first 12-month option period 1 additional truck will be required approximately October 1, 1999. The total estimated length ofthis lease (for 3 trucks) is anticipated to run through September 30, 2001. Award will be made to the responsive bidder offering the lowest total cost. In order to be considered responsive an offeror must bid on the full quantities stated. Offers must be for the initial period as well as for the option periods. Offers are due no later than C.O.B. July 6, 1999. Posted 06/21/99 (W-SN345080). (0172)

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