U.S Customs Service, 6026 Lakeside BLVD ATTN: FPSG, Indianapolis, IN 46278

71 -- REDESIGN AND LAYOUT OF SHELVING UNITS SOL CS-I-99-24842 DUE 080499 POC Contract Specialist, Ron Tweedy, (317) 298-1180 x 1124 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation that will be released. Solicitation number CS-I-24842 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) and incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12. the standard industrial classification code (SIC) is 2542. The small business size standard is 500. This requirement will result in a firm fixed price purchase order with. The services are described as follows: Redesign and layout of existing approximately 1137 each metal shelving units (18"x42"x86") located in the Records Section warehouse, U.S. Customs Service, 6 World Trade Center, New York, N.Y. Maximize layout using CAD (computer aided drawing) to show several options. Relocation of approximately 1137 shelving units. This includesthe separation and reattachment of the units and the removal of boxes from the shelving prior to relocation. Boxes will be returned to shelving units after relocation. The purchase and installation of approximately 90 each new shelving units (72"W x 9'H x 36"d) to accommodate relocation of documents in the Record Section warehouse. New shelving units will be of light duty metal with 3/4" shelf plywood. Vendor will provide trash removal, punch list and warranty provisions for new shelving units. The following FAR clauses and provisions apply: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors- Commercial items, 52.212-5, Contract terms and conditions required to implement Statues or Executive Offerors -- Commercial Items will apply to the resultant contract: 52.203-6, 52.219-8, 52.219-14,52.222-26, 52-222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-37, 52.225-3, 52.222-41, 52.222-42, 52.222-43 and 52.217-9. Offerors should include a completed copy of the provisions at 52-212-3, Offeror representations and Certification-commercial items, with their proposal. The government will make a purchase order award to the offeror who is technically acceptable and offers the lowest price. The contractors responsibility will be pursuant to FAR 9.104-1. The government may evaluate proposals and make award without discussions. Proposals are Due Wednesday, August 4, 1999 at 3:30pm local time. Facsimile proposals (317) 298-1344 are acceptable. Late proposals will not be considered. Proposals shall be addressed as follows: U.S. Customs Service, Field Procurement Services Group, Attention Ron Tweedy, 6026 Lakeside Boulevard, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46278 Posted 07/28/99 (I-SN360189). (0209)

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