U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Contracts Management Division (MD-33), Attn: ORDSC, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

S -- SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLABLE MATERIALS COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES SOL PX0146 DUE 031400 POC Pamela E. Smith (919) 541-0635 E-MAIL: click here to contact the contracting officer via, smith.pamela@epa.gov. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a requirement for Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials Collection and Disposal Services. THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAT IN SUBPART 12.6, AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE. QUOTATIONS ARE BEING REQUESTED. The solicitation number is PX0146 and the solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 97-13. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) anticipates that the contract will be awarded as a result of full and open competition. A firm-fixed price contract is anticipated to result from the award of this solicitation. Award is to be made under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The associated Standard Industrial Code (SIC) for this procurement is 4953. The contractor shall provided Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials Collection and Disposal Services for the Environmental Protection Agency, 27 Tarzwell Drive, Narragansett, RI. In order to be eligible for award, bidders shall submit prices as specified in statement of work for base year each option year. Option year one May 1, 2000 through April 30, 2001 . The Government will exercise the option years in accordance with FAR 51.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, if required. The Government will give the Contractor a preliminary notice of its intent to extent at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension. Award will be made to the lowest price meeting the Government's minimum needs. The following FAR provisions shall apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1, Evaluation-Instructions to Offerors Commercial; 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Item. The following FAR clause applies to this acquisition: 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. The following additional FAR clauses whichare cited in clauses 52.212-5 are applicable to the acquisition: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended. All interested parties who would like a copy of RFQ may submit a request via fax (919)541-1075 or E-Mail smith.pamela@epa.gov . The solicitation, statement of work, FAR certifications and any subsequent amendments will be available via fax. All responsible sources may submit a quotation(2 copies) on/or before March 14, 2000., by 4:30 p.m. eastern standard time. Courier Delivery Address is: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Receptionist-Administration Building Lobby, Attn: Pamela E. Smith, 79 Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. Telephone requests will not be honored and will be ignored. Posted 02/28/00 (W-SN429365). (0059)

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