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J -- SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE FOR VSMF SOL DTCG40-96-Q-0131 DUE 082996 POC Contact Carol Dreszer, Purchasing Agent, (410) 636-7505, CWO W.R. Middleton, Contracting Officer, (410) 636-7744 This is a combine 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. Solicitation No. DTCG40-96-Q-0131 is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) under the simplified acquisition procedures (SAP). This Solicitation is subject to the availability of FY 97 Funds. The solicitation is unrestricted. Standard Industrial Classification is 7372. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-41. The provision at 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items is incorporated and a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offers Representations and Certifications-Commercial items shall be submitted with quotation. The USCG Engineering Logistics Center is intending to make an award on a sole source basis with Information Handling Services Inc. for subscription renewal for VSMF for the period 10/01/96 through 09/30/97 for : Clin: 0001 Product No. OMDSI Qty: 1 u/i: ea. Description: DOD Standardization Service: Clin: 0002 Product No. OMDH1 Qty: 1 u/i: ea. Description: Historical DOD Standardization Service; Clin: 0003 Product No. OMDSD1 Qty: 1 u/i: ea. Description: DOD Directives Service; Clin: 0004 Product No. OMDSN3 Qty: 1 u/i: ea. Description: Naval Instructors/Directives; Clin: 0005 Product No. OMDS322 Qty: 1 u/i: ea. Description: Hot Spec's; Clin: 0006 Product No. OMDS347 Qty: 1 u/i: ea. Description: H4/H8 Cage Codes; Clin: 0007 Product No. OMDP3M Qty: 2 u/i: ea. Description: DODISS Index on CD-ROM; Clin: 0008 Product No. OMGAR1 Qty: 1 u/i: ea. Description: GAR's on CD-ROM; Clin: 0009 Product No. OMHW240 Qty: 3 u/i: ea. Description: Haystack with technical characteristics and NAVY APL's. All responsive sources may submit a quotation, which if received by 29 August 1996, shall be considered. This synopsis is issued pursuant to FAR 5.207(e)(3) and TAM 1205.207. ''This notice is for informational purposes for minority, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), has a program to assist minority, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500,000. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the Contracting Official listed above. See Numbered Note 22 (0226)

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