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59 -- RADIO PARTS SOL RFQ RMAST-00-123 DUE 073100 POC F. Robert Ribail, ph. (303) 275-5223 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is RFQ RMAST-00-123 and this solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote. (RFQ). The Standard Industrial Classification is 5065, and the small business size standard is 500 employees. USDA Forest Service intends to issue a purchase order for various radio replacement parts. For a list of these parts please contact F. Robert Ribail, Contracting Officer at ph. (303) 275-5223. Delivery shall be FOB Destination to Bighorn National Forest, Supervisor's Office, Information Systems Management, 2013 Eastside Second Street, Sheridan Wyoming 82801. Required delivery is 30 days after receipt of purchase order. FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONSTO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS applies to this acquisition. Offerors must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS . The following clauses also apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS and FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS. In addition, the following are applicable:, FAR 203-6, RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO THE GOVERNMENT, ALTERNATE I, FAR 52.204-6 CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION NUMBER -- DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS) NUMBER. Facsimile quotes will be accepted and shall be addressed to F. Robert Ribail, Contracting Officer, FX (303) 275-5299. The due date and time for receipt of quotes is 2:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time on July 31, 2000. All quotes must reference the solicitation number and the due date for receipt of quotes. In addition to this, each quote must contain the name, address and telephone number of the quoter as well as any discount terms that are offered and the remit to address (if different from the mailing address). If offer is not submitted on Standard Form 1449, it must include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms and conditions of this solicitation. Any quote that rejects the terms and conditions of this solicitation or do not include the certifications and representations contained in FAR 52.212-3 may be excluded from consideration. All quotes must hold their prices firm for 60 calendar days from the due date specified for receipt of quotes. Incremental pricing will not be accepted. Any amendments hereby issued to this solicitation will be synopsized in the same manner as this solicitation and must be acknowledged by each quoter. Any quote or modifications to quotes received after the specified due date for receipt of quotes will not be considered. The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to a responsible quoter whose quote conforms to the solicitation and is considered most advantageous to the Government. Price shall be evaluated by multiplying each quoter's unit price by the quantity required taking into consideration any applicable Buy American differentials. Discounts for early payment, if offered, will not be considered in the evaluation for award. Award will be made on the basis of low overall price. Only one award will be made. Quoters shall specify business size and classification as required in FAR 52.212-3. All clauses and provisions referenced in this announcement may be accessed at the following website: http://www.gsa.gov/far/current. This is a total small business set aside. See Note 1.***** Posted 07/26/00 (W-SN478932). (0208)

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