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54 -- MODULAR SECTION TRAILER SOL APPQERFL1-0007-0 DUE 051800 POC Pamela Tucker, 612-370-2130 The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ), 13601 Old Cutler Road, Miami, Florida, intends to acquire a new 60' X 24' section modular trailer (56' x 24' box size),with skirting, vinyl tile floor covering, window blinds, single male and female rest rooms (handicap accessible -- meet ADA standards), single handicap shower, (2) air conditioners, (3) exterior doors (meet ADA standards). Kitchen Area -- 10' x 12' Single stainless steel sink built-in counter with kitchen type cabinets above and below, exhaust fan, Non-Target Room -- 5' x 8' -- Closet 3 1/2' wide, Target Room 12' x 8', Office 23' x 12' -- interior window 3'Hx5'W starting 3 1/2' from finished floor, Closet 5'x 7' with 2 shelves. Delivery freight/block, level, tie down. Trailer must be new, used will be unacceptable. Electrical and plumbing will be completed by separate contractor. Delivery Required the week of June 12, 2000. SIC Code 5271. Submit written or faxed quotationto "Purchasing Section," at (612) 370-2136. QUOTATIONS ARE DUE May 18, 2000, BY 1:00 p.m. Simplified procurement procedures will be used as well as commercial item acquisition regulations per FAR 12. 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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses which are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-16. Applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference: Prompt Payment 52.249-1 (4/84); Fixed price 52.243-1 (8/87); Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concern 52.249-1; Notice of Price Evaluation preference for HUB Zone Small Business Concern 52.219-4; Evaluation-Commercial items 52.212-2 (10/97); Offeror Representations and Certifications 52.212-3 ((1-/98); Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items 52.212-4 (4/98); Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items 52.212-5 (10/98). ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES MAY SUBMIT A QUOTATION FOR CONSIDERATION. All offers must be signed. Offers should include Tax Payer Identification number__________________________ DUNS number__________________ and business size ___________________. Posted 05/11/00 (W-SN453933). (0132)

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