Bureau of the Census, National Processing Center, 1201 East Tenth Street, Jeffersonville, Indiana 47132

81 -- CORRUGATED CARTONS SOL 51-SO-BC-0-00015 DUE 011400 POC Clark Terrell, Contract Specialist, TEL 812-218-3351/FAX 812-218-3937/Email: clark.k.terrell@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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-14. Solicitation 51-SO-BC-0-00015 is issued as an RFQ. The requirement is as follows: CLIN 0001 is for 200,000 EA (200MX/MX=1,000) Corrugated Cartons, 17 IN x 9.5 IN x 15.5 IN; Style RSC; Board-275 C KR/KR; vertical corrugation direction. No printing. Design/drawing must be provided with quote. Packaged 25 EA per bundle, 20 bundles per bale, one bale per skid with cardboard separators to allow handling by forklifts without damage to cartons. Quotes shall include costs for all cartons to be shipped to the Bureau of the Census, National Processing Center, Jeffersonville, Indiana, 47132. Offerors shall advise of their quickest delivery capabilities. The following provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.212-2, Evaluations-Commercial Items; 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. Bids may be fax'd to 812-218-3937. All offers must be received by 4:00PM, EST, Friday, 14-JAN-2000. Award will be made to the responsive bidder offering the lowest cost with consideration to availability and delivery. In order to be considered responsive, an offeror must bid on the quantities stated. The Government anticipates only one award as a result of this notice. To review FAR Provisions referenced above, visit Web-site http://www.arnet.gov/far Posted 01/03/00 (W-SN412610). (0003)

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