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75 -- PAPER, WHITE, 11 X 17, 24#, PRE-CUT, SPRINGHILL BOND, LASER COMPATIBLE SOL RFQ#BC04200000003162 DUE 020900 POC Brenda A. Ash, Purchasing Agent, 812-218-3351, Fax: 821-218-3937 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. RFQBC04200000003162 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: 910 boxes of paper, 24#, pre-cut, 11 x 17, white, woven finish, long grain, Springhill bond or comparable, 500 sheets per package, 5000 sheets per box. Must be laser compatible. Note: Eclipse brand & James River brand are not acceptable brands. A quantity variation of no more than 10% plus or minus will be accepted. Delivery shall be FOB destination to Bureau of the Census, Receiving Building, 60-F, 1201 East 10th Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47132 with acceptance at same. Delivery is NLT 02/29/00. 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 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial items, include a completed copy with offer, 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Item. 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 02/02/00 (W-SN420954). (0033)

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