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69 -- PURCHASE OF MOVING WITH MATH BOOKS FOR A VARIETY OF GRADE LEVELS SOL 99BDCPS9003103 DUE 080599 POC Amy Andre, Contract Specialist, 301-443-2475, Margaret Kelly, Contracting Officer, 301-443-2475 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 pertaining to FAR Part 14, Sealed Bidding included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the ONLY solicitation; proposals are being equested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12. This combined synopsis/solicitation is open to both large and small business concerns. The Standard Industrial Class (SIC) number is 5111 and the small business size standard is 100 employees. Solicitation number 99BDCPS9003103 is issued as an Invitation For Bid (IFB) for the purchase of Moving with Math books. The books that are requested are as follows including the quantity, item number and grade level: 100, EX1C, Grade 1; 100, EX2C, Grade 2; 100, EX3C, Grade 3; 100, EX4C, Grade 4; 100, EX5C, Grade 5; 100, EX1/2M, Grade 1/2; 100, EX3/4M, Grade 3/4; 100, EX5/8M, Grade 5-8. For each item the quantity requested is 100 (in sets of 20). Specify the UNIT PRICE for each item for each grade $_____. The books shall be delivered FOB destination within 14 days after contract award to DC Public Schools, 825 North Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items is hereby incorporated by reference. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items does not apply, award will be made to the offeror who submits the lowest, responsible bid. Companies wishing to respond to this solicitation should provide this office with an original and 3 copies of a price bid for the requested items. OFFERS MUST BE SIGNED. Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the provisions FAR 52-212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, it's Dun & Bradstreet Code, and it's Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code. Those companies not in possession of the provisions in full text may contact this office and a copy will be provided. The contract clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. The clause FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR clauses cited in this clause are applicable: 52.214-1, Solicitation Definitions -- Sealed Bidding; 52.214-3, Amendments to Invitations for Bids; 52.214-4, False Statements in Bids; 52.214-5, Submission of Bids; 52.214-6, Explanation to Prospective Bidders; 52.214-7, Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids; 52.214-9, Failure to Submit Bid; 52.214-10, Contract Award -- Sealed Bidding; 52.217-8, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I; 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity; 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-3, Buy American Act -- Supplies; 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, As amended; 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires; and 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act -- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts). All questions concerning this IFB must be submitted in writing, no telephonic responses will be processed. PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY AMENDMENTS TO THIS SOLICITATION WILL BE PROCESSED IN THE SAME MANNER AS THIS SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION. Quotations are due on August 5, 1999 at 3:00 p.m. to the address and identified point of contact specified. All bids shall be clearly marked in a sealed envelop with the bidder's name, address, and solicitation number. No oral or fax bids will be accepted. All responsible sources, fulfilling the requirements of this solicitation, may submit a bid which shall be considered. Posted 07/22/99 (W-SN357680). (0203)

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