USDA, FSA, KCMO, ASD; P. O. Box 419205, Kansas City, MO 64141-6205

75 -- 3-RING BINDERS SOL KCMO-00-02 DUE 122999 POC Jerry W. Shead, (816) 926-6106 This is a Request For Quotation (RFQ) for 1500 each of a 3-Ring Binder, 3" Capacity, Black, Fully Hinged Metal Spine with recessed label holder, Sheet Size: 8-1/2" x 11", Crane Binder Part Number 571. Brand name or equal may be quoted. The is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are bing requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number RFQ-00-02 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This request for quotation and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-14. All line items will be delivered to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, U.S. Department of Agriculture Warehouse, 9240 Troost, Kansas City, Missouri 64131. Prices quoted shall include the cost of delivery. FOB Destination in accordance with FAR 52-247-34. Date of delivery is within 45 days ARO. The provisions of FAR 52-212-1, Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items (Oct, 1999); FAR 52-212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (May, 1999); and FAR 52-212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (May, 1999) apply to this acquisition. Include FAR 52-212-3, Offer or Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Oct, 1999) with your quotation. FAR and FAC clauses are available on the Internet web site http://www.arnet.gov/far. Signed and dated quotations must be submitted to and received on or before 4:00 p.m., CST, December 29, 1999. Mailing address is U. S. Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, Kansas City Management Office, Administrative Services Division, Contracting and Acquisition Branch, Attn: Jerry W. Shead, P.O. Box 419205; Kansas City, Missouri 64141-6205. Street address is 8930 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, Missouri 64114. Quotes may be faxed to (816) 823-1595. Award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable, responsive, responsible quoter who demonstrates compliance with the requirements of this solicitation. Quoters shall include both unit price and total price. The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this quotation. Posted 12/16/99 (W-SN409197). (0350)

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