6th Contracting Squadron, Attn: LGCX, 2606 Brown Pelican Ave., Macdill AFB, FL 33621-5000

D -- UPI SERVICE SOL 01Q5006 DUE 062200 POC Robert Binkley, Fax 813 828-1879 or 5111 E-MAIL: Please contact MSgt Robert Binkley, robert.binkley@macdill@af.mil">robert.binkley@macdill@af.mil. HQ USCENTCOM has a requirement for United Press International (UPI). This is a sole source procurement with UPI as authorized by 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation of commercial items/services issued in accordance with FAR Part 12 and will be for the basic one year contract period plus four option years. 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This requirement is for news wire services with unlimited user access. Performance period: Base period beginning 1 Oct 2000 through 30 Sep 2001 plus four option years. Delivery Address: USCENTCOM MacDill AFB, FL. 33621-5000. POC: Mr. Katzenbach (813) 828-6015. FOB: Destination, Acceptance: Destination. Standard Industrial Code is 7375. Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. FAR Provision 52.212-1, 52.212-2, applies to this acquisition. Offers shall be evaluated for fair and reasonable price, technical acceptability, and adherence to applicable clauses, provisions, delivery schedule and satisfactory past performance record. Additional applicable FAR Clauses: 52.212-4, 52.212-5, 52.203-3, 52.215-11, 52.233-2, 52.247-34, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.228-5, and 52.222-48. Offer shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offer Representation and Certification-Commercial Items which may be accessed on the Internet (http://farsite.hill.af.mil). All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered. Offers are due 22 Jun 00 at 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. This acquisition is subject to the availability of FY 01 funding. Submit quotes to the attention of MSgt Binkley, 6 CONS/LGCB, fax 813 828-1879 or 5111 or e-mail robert.binkley@macdill.af.mil. Posted 06/14/00 (W-SN464700). (0166)

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