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75 -- PAPER, RECYCLED, 24#,PRE-CUT, SPRINGHILL OFFSET, WHITE, THREE SIZES SOL RFQBC04200000002942 DUE 121399 POC Brenda A. Ash, Purchasing Agent, 812-218-3351, Fax: 812-218-3937, E-Mail brenda.a.ash@ccmail.census.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. Solicitation no.RFQBC04200000002942 is issued as a Request for Quotation. This solicitation and incorporated provisions are those in effect through FAC 97-11. The requirements are as follows: 1,200 boxes of recyled paper, 24#, pre-cut, 8-1/2" x 14", white, woven finish, long grain, Springhill offset or comparable, 500 sheets per package, 5000 sheets per box. 1,000 boxes of recycled paper, 24#, pre-cut, 11" x 17", white, woven finish, long grain, Springhill offset or comparable, 500 sheets per package, 2500 sheets per box. 10 boxes of recycled paper, 24#, pre-cut, 8-1/2" x 14", blue, regular finish, long grain, Springhill offset or comparable, 500 sheets per package, 5000 sheets per box. A quantity variaiton of no more than 10% plus or minus will be accepted for each item. Delivery shall be FOB destination to Bureau of the Census, Receiving Building, 60F, 1201 East 10th Street, Jeffersonville, In 47132 with acceptance at same. Delivery is NLT 01/01/00. The following provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1, Instructiuons to Offerors-Commercial items, 52.212-2 Evaluations-Commercial Items, 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial items, include a completed copy with offer, 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. Bids may be faxed to 812-218-3937. Award will be made to the responsive bidder offering the lowest cost. In order to be considered responsive, an offeror must bid on all quantities stated. The Government anticipates only one award to be made as a result of this solicitation. SIC is 5111. Note no. 1 applies. Posted 12/02/99 (W-SN405119). (0336)

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