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56 -- GRANITE GRAVEL SOL M00681-00-T-DMB5 DUE 042000 POC SSgt Baker FAX 760 725 8445/4346 E-MAIL: CONTRACTING OFFICERS EMAIL ADDRESS, BAKERDM@MAIL.CPP.USMC.MIL. 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. The solicitation number is M00681-00-T-DMB5 and this is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 97-16 and DAC 91-13 . This is an unrestricted procurement; the standard industrial code is 1442 . The following item is intended to be purchased for the Government: (1) 1/2" Granite Gravel qty 1,992 cubic yards. Past performance of at least two recent references where the contractor has sold the same products. The Government will evaluate the technical capability of the product to meet the Government's needs, price, and delivery. All Contractors submitting an offer are reminded that you must be registered in the CentralContractor Registration database to be considered for award. The following FAR/DFAR provisions apply: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items with the following applicable clauses for para (b): FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and FAR 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels; DFAR 252.225-7008 Supplies to be Accorded Duty-Free Entry, DFAR 252.225-7037 Duty-Free Entry -- NAFTA Country End Products and Supplies, DFAR 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration, DFAR 252.232-7009 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer, and DFAR 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions required to implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items with the following applicable clauses for para (b): DFAR 252.225-7036 North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. The contractor shall furnish a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, DFAR 252.225-7035 Buy American Act -- North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act -- Balance of Payments Program Certificate, and DFAR 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. All information passed between the Contracting Officer and potential offeror shall be in writing or in a typed format. This may be in the form of a facsimile to the Contracting Officer or sent via the US postal office to the address stated below. All offers are due by 4PM (PST) on 20 April 00 and may be sent by mail or fax. Offers sent via US Postal Service should be mailed to the Contracting Office, PO Box 1609, Oceanside, CA 92051-1609; offers sent by FEDEX should be sent to the Contracting Office, Bldg 22180, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, CA 92055-5027. Offers are solicited FOB destination only to Camp Pendleton, CA. Award date is anticipated to be made on 24 April 00 and delivery is required for all items and all quantities on or before 5 may 00. Posted 04/07/00 (W-SN442752). (0098)

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