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W -- OPERATING LEASE, FOR PITNEY BOWES 7000 MULTI-PURPOSE FLAT MAIL SORTER WITH AN OPTION TO PURCHASE SOL N00189-99-R-0068 DUE 100899 POC Fannie Richardson, Code 202B4 at 757 433- 1398; fax 757 443-1424 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. N00189-99-R-0068 is hereby issued as a Request for Proposal. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses that are effected through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12. Item 1001, Operating lease, 12 MO, $_______; Item 2002, Operating lease, 12 MO, $_______; Item 3003 Operating lease, 12 MO., $_________; Item 0004, Option to purchase at the end of the lease period (fair market value) $__________. All equipment shall by Y2K compliant. Deliver is FOB destination to Norfolk VA. The following clauses are applicable: FAR 52.212-1, FAR 52.212-2, FAR 52.212-3, FAR 52.212-4 and FAR 52.212-5. Each submitted proposal shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. All proposal shall be received no later than 4:00 pm on 8 Oct 99. The following evaluation factors shall be used: (i) Technical capability of the items offered to meet the Government's requirement; (ii) Price; (ii) Past performance. Technical and past performance when combined are approximately equal to cost or price. The Government intends to award this requirement to Pitney Bowes as a sole source procurement. Number Note 22 applies. Posted 09/29/99 (W-SN386413). (0272)

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