U.S. Department of Justice, Immigration & Naturalization Service, 7701 N. Stemmons Freeway (ACDCAP), Dallas, Texas 75247

23 -- FORD TRUCK SOL ACd-0-Q-0010 DUE 051900 POC Shane Blackwell 214-905-5393 The Immigration and Naturalization Service, Dallas, Texas is issuing 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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation #ACD-0-Q-0010 is being issued as a Request for Quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Acquisisition Circular 97-15. This is a 100% SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS with a standard industrial classification code of 7999, for the purchase of a Ford Truck, and a small business size standard of $5.0M. One contract is anticipated to be awarded as a result of this synopsis. The following are the specifications for this vehicle that will be delivered to the INS Bordor Patrol DRT/Fleet Garage in Del Rio, Tx FOB Destination, (freight is included in the price). TYPE:F250/4x2 crew cab/SWB 141.8" wheelbase 4LTHR CPT CHAIRS, MED PARCHMENT, CAB STEPS FRONT TOW HOOKS, PWR MIRRORS, AC, PREM AL WHLS-4, 7.3 L TURBO DSL, ELEC 4-SPD AUTO, LT265 ALL-S, 3.73 LTD SLIP, CMP/TT/SP DSL, FRT LIC BRACKET, 8800# GVWR PKG, AMB PKG NOT REG, SPARE TIRE/WHL TRAILER TOW PKG, PASSNGER AIRBAG, PREM CALL/CD TRLR HITCH RCER, PRIVACY GLASS, US GAL GAS, BED LINER, AL TOOL BOX. The offeror shall include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certificaitons-Commercial Items, along with the firm's DUNS number. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions of Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items is applicable. Paragraph (a), evaluation criteria are as follows: Award will be made to the lowest, technically acceptable offer. Warranty information shall also be included. Include a narrativ explaining the capabilities of your firm to meet the requirements of this solicitation such as financial resources, past experience with similar orders, and integrity. Gevernment past performance: Include a list of prior government contracts which includes the name and phone number of the contracting officer; name and phone number of your bank and other references FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, and the following additional clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concrns, FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Supplies; FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference, "Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at http://www.arnet.gov./far,FAR 52.216-18, Ordering (paragraph (a), so much that "Such orders may be issued from date of award"); FAR 52-216.19, Order Limitations (paragraph (a), so much that read, "When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than one-(1)" the government is not obligated to purchase; (b) (1) "Any order for a single item in excessof ten-(10); (b) (3) "A series of orders from the same ordering office within thirty (30) days"; (d) unless that order is returned to the ordering office within five (5) days after issuance';FAR 52.216-22, Indefinite Quantity, paragraph (d), "Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after the completion of the last delivery order." Delivery orders may be issued via facsibile. Inquiries should be in written form and faxed to 214-767-7458. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which shall be considered. Posted 05/04/00 (W-SN451672). (0125)

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