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75 -- XEROGRAPHIC COPY PAPER SOL 99X800529 POC Larry Pope, Contract Spec., 301-443-8826, Joe Pirrone, Contract Spec. 301-443-8826 WEB: Program Support Center, Program Support Center. E-MAIL: PROGRAM SUPPORT CENTER, lpope@psc.dhhs.gov. 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 included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation number 99X800529 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and is set-aside 100% for small business. The Standard Industrial Class (SIC) code is 5112 and the small business size standard is 100 persons. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-10, dated December 18, 1998. This RFQ is for the F.O.B. destination delivery of 1,760 boxes of xerographic, copier paper, in accordance with Commercial Item Description A-A-1912C. dated April 8, This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additionalinformation included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be isssued. This solicitation number 99X800529 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) is set-asise 100% for small business. The Standard Industrial Class (SIC) code is 5112 and the small business size standard is 100 persons. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-10, dated December 18, 1998. This RFQ is for the F.O.B. destination delivery of 1,760 boxes of xerographic, copier paper, in accordance with Commercial Item Description A-A-1912C, dates April 8, 1994. The xerographic paper shall have a basis weight of 20 pounds, size of 8.5" x 11 inches, and to be white in color.In accordance with Executive Order 12873 of Oct. 20, 1993, copier paper shall contain 30% postconsumer materials. Paper containing more or less postconsumer materials than the amount specified, shall not be accepted. Paper shall be Dual Purpose. Per Specification JCP 0-65 dated July 1, 1994, as reference in Commercial Item Description A-A-1912C, the paper color "shall be uniform the color variation permitted is DE (CIELAB) =1.0; and the brightness shall not be less that 79 pct." The following packaging, packing, labeling,and marketing instructions are included per addendum:(1) packaging -- Each ream of xerographic paper shall contain 500 sheets. The reams shall be wrapper glued down securely. There shall be no tears or evidence of damage to the wrapper; (2) packing Ten reams of paper shall be packed in each fiberboard box. Boxes shall be suitably glued and sealed to prevent tearing and opening during normal handling. All boxes shall be freeof bulges and distortions and show no evidence of damage. Boxes shall be packed on a 4-way entry pallet with total dimensions not to exceed 40" x 48", this includes pallet and any material overhang. The total height (including pallet) shall not exceed 56". Each pallet shall contain 40 boxes of paper and all boxes shall be secured with stretch-wrap plastic; and (3) Labeling -- Each ream and carton shall be marked or labeled in accordance with commercial practice; however such marking or labeling must include dimension, color, type, grain, direction, basis weight, quantity in a package and manufacturer's name. Each ream shall be made: F.O.B. Destination to the HHS Personal Property Facility, located at 16071 Industrial Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Eastern Standard time on the date requested. Delivery of 880 boxes shall be made on Oct. 6, 1999, with a final delivery of 880 aditional boxes on Oct. 19, 1999. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, "Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items" is hereby incorporated by reference. The provision 52.212-2, "Evaluation-Commercial Items" is not applicable to this acqusition. This requirement shall be awarded to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest responsive quote. Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, "Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial items" and their Dunn & Bradstreet Number with their quote. Offerors wishing to respond to this solicitation shall provide this office with a price quote, including both the unit price and total price for the requested item, along with the required representation and certification. Oferors not in possession of the full text may contact this office and a copy shall be provided, or they may be accessed electronically at the following address:http://www.arnet.gov/far/. The FAR clause 52.212-4. "Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items" and clause 52.212-5, Commercial Items:are applicable to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5, are applicable:52.203-6, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-3, 52.225-9, 52.225.-21. All questions concerning this RFQ must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist. PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY AMENDMENTSTO THIS SOLICITATION SHALL BE PROCESSED IN THE SAME MANNER AS THIS SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION. ALL QUOTES MUST CLEARLY INDICATE THE SOLICITATION NUMBER 99X800529 and be sent to the Contract Specialist's attention at the above address or faxed to (301)443-3238. All quotes from responsible sources, fulfilling the requirements of this solicitation, shall be considered if received by 3:00 P.M., Daylight Savings Time, on Sept. 24, 1999. Posted 09/20/99 (W-SN382141). (0263)

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