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81 -- FLEXCON CAROUSEL CONTAINERS SOL RFQ797-FDF2-00-0010 DUE 110299 POC Monica Pileggi, 301-619-4070 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) sub part 12.6., as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation document; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation WILL NOT be issued. RFQ-797-FDF2-00-0010 is the reference number for this requirement. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 90-46. The SIC code is 3089 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. This is a Brand Name (Flexcon) requirement for a quantity of: 55 each Containers, carousel size 29 " W x 16" D x 29" H with front pull drop; 144 each Containers, carousel size 14" W x 16" D x 11" H with front pull drop with divider (1); 85 each Containers, carousel size 14" W x 16" D x 17" H with front pull drop with divider (1); 36 each Containers, carousel size 14" W x 16" D x 23" H with front pull drop; 86 each Containers, carousel size 7" W x 16" D x 5" H with 1 divider; 140 each Containers, carousel size 7" W x 16" D x 11" H with front pull drop 1 divider; 72 each Liner, size 29 1/2" W x 16" D x 17" H with sides and bottom; 64 each Liner, size 29 1/2" W x 16" D x 23" H with sides and bottom; 345 each Liner, size 29 1/2" W x 16" D x 29" H with sides and bottom; 42 each Containers, Carousel, CSIP, size 29 " W x 18" D x 11" H with dividers (3); 32 each Containers, Carousel, CSIP, size 29 " W x 18" D x 23" H with front pull drop; 44 each Containers, Carousel, CSIP, size 14 " W x 18" D x 5" H with divider (1); 28 each Containers, Carousel, CSIP, size 14 " W x 18" D x 11" H with front pull drop; 28 each Containers, Carousel, CSIP, size 7 " W x 18" D x 5" H; 14 each Containers, Carousel, CSIP, size 7 " W x 18" D x 11" H, with front pull drop; 62 Liners, size 29 " W x 18" D x 11" H with sides and bottom; 52 Liners, size 29 " W x 18" D x 23" H with sides and bottom; 117 each Liners, size 29 " W x 16" D x 11" H with front pull drop and with 1 divider; 82 each Liners, size 29 " W x 16" D x 17" H with front pull drop; 65 each Liners 29 " W x 16" D x 23" H with front pull drop. the color shall be medium blue. All shall be Y2K complaint. Place of delivery is Fort Bragg, NC. DELIVERY SHALL BE FOB DESTINATION, AND SHALL OCCUR 30 DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF ORDER. Offerors responding to this announcement shall provide all information contained in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offeror -- Commercial Items. As stated in this clause, the Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussion if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. Offerors shall include a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification -- Commercial Items. An authorized representative of the offeror must sign these representations and certifications; (4) The Offeror shall also provide its Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, Contractor Establishment Code (DUNS number) and Tax Identification number. The resulting firm fixed price award will incorporate the requirements of the clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The FAR can be found on the internet at the following address: http://www.gsa.gov/far/current/html/toc/html. Offers are due by 2:00pm EST on 2 November 1999 at AFMLO/VASS to the address shown in this synopsis. Offers may be faxed to Monica Pileggi at 301-619-3613. Posted 10/20/99 (W-SN393428). (0293)

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