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99 -- ASH/WASTE CONTAINERS SOL APVSERFL1-0024-0 DUE 062100 POC Patty Patterson, 612-370-2217 E-MAIL: Patty Patterson, Purchashing Agent, patty.a.patterson@usda.gov. The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS), 6300 NW 36th Street, Miami, Florida, intends to acquire 20 Ash/Waste Containers. Containers shall be of heavy-duty all welded construction; with corrosion resistant high-temperature zinc oxide paint; optional stainless steel or galvanized construction; smooth rolling polyurethane/steel casters; quick release liquid drain; full opening steel covers. Dimensions are: 4'6" high, 5'6" wide, 3'4" long with a 2.0 cubic yard material capacity and 2700 pounds material capacity, with 12 gauge steel thickness and 550 pounds unit weight. Containers must be compatible with existing ACS/USDA incinerator Model CA500P and FeedRam Model RC12-84 and Cart Tipper Model RC-12-CT. Delivery shall be on or before September 30, 2000. SIC Code 3411. This is a firm fixed price contract. 100% small business set aside. 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); Small Disadvantaged Business Concert 52.219-1; Notice of price Evaluations 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 (10/98); Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items 52.212-4 (4/98); Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items 52.212-5(10/98). ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES MAY SUBMIT A QUOTATION FOR CONSIDERATION. Award will be made to the lowest priced responsive responsible offeror. Proposals are due by Wednesday, June 21, 2000 2:30 pm CST. Proposals may be faxed to 612-370-2136 with signed original forwarded by mail to: USDA APHIS Purchasing, Butler Square West, 5th Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55403. Referenced FAR clauses can be accessed for review on the Internet at the following web site: http://www.arnet.gov/far. All offers must be signed. Offers should include tax payer identification number and DUNS number and business size. Posted 06/06/00 (W-SN461924). (0158)

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