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75 -- PAPER, 20#, 11" X 17", VARIOUS COLORS SOL 51-SO-BC-0-00028 DUE 042400 POC Brenda A. Ash, Purchasing Agent, 812-218-3351, Fax: 812-218-3937,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.51-SO-BC-0-00028 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: 20# colored paper, 11" x 17", 500 sheets per package, 2,500 sheets per carton. Colors and quantities as follows: 800 packages of salmon, 800 packages of buff, 800 packages of blue, and 800 packages of green. 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, 60F, 1201 East 10th Street, Jeffersonville, In 47132 with acceptance at same. Delivery is NLT 05-12-00. The following provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial item, 52.212-2 Evaluation-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 Items, and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implemment Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items. 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 result of this solicitation. SIC is 5111. Note no.1 applies for Small Business Set-Aside. Pre-award sample may be required. Posted 04/13/00 (W-SN444714). (0104)

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