Department of the Treasury (DY), Internal Revenue Service, Midstates Procurement Branch, 4050 Alpha Rd., M/C 1800, Dallas, Tx 75244-4203

D -- REMANUFACTURED TONER CARTRIDGES FOR IRS AUSTIN SERVICES CENTER, AUSTIN, TEXAS SOL IRS-96-MS-061 DUE 092696 POC Linda Green, Contracting Officer, (972) 308-1999. Invitation for Bids (IFB) IRS-96-MS-061, published as a combined synopsis/solicitation in the CBD dated 9/12/96, is amended as set forth below. This announcement constitutes the only notice of amendment, a written amendment will not be issued. The hour and date for receipt of bids is not extended. Bidders are reminded to include acknowledgment of this amendment on each copy of the bid submitted, or by separate letter to the Contracting Officer prior to the time of bid opening. Failure of your acknowledgment to be received at the place designated for the receipt of bids prior to the hour and date specified may result in rejection of your bid. Bids already submitted may be changed as a result of this amendment if all changes reference this amendment and are received prior to the bid opening hour and date. Amendment 01 to IRS-96-MS-061 incorporates the following questions from prospective bidders and the Government's answers. Question 1: Does UPS pick up at the Contractor's expense fit the definition of ''pick up'' used in the CBD announcement? Answer 1: Any individual representing the Contractor may report for pick up of the Government's empty cartridges at the Contractor's expense. This includes Contractor employees, UPS, courier or messenger service, or other similar pick up and delivery services. Question 2: Can the Contractor ship stock remanufactured cartridges upon notification of the Government's requirements to reduce turn-around time? Answer 2: Yes, as long as the stock meets the terms of this solicitation and the proper credits are allowed for the Government's unused/full cartridges, cartridges not in need of complete remanufacture, and defective cartridges. Invoices for stock remanufactured cartridges will not be accepted for payment by the Government until after the Contractor's inspection of the Government's corresponding shipment and the proper credits, if any, have been applied to the invoice. Question 3: Will a local company be given added consideration over a company located outside the Austin area? If so, how much will this influence the bid results? Answer 3: All bids which are responsive to this IFB will be considered equally. Award will be made to the responsive, responsible bidder offering the lowest price. Question 4: Please clarify the statement about unused/full cartridges and partially used cartridges which the Government may return to the Contractor for remanufacturing. Is the Contractor required to repair or replace bad cartridges remanufactured by other companies? Answer 4: Due to the widespread use of and variations in these cartridges, there are occasions when the Government may return a cartridge to the Contractor that is not empty. If the cartridge is in proper working order, the contractor will be responsible in those cases for filling and servicing the cartridge as necessary at a reduced charge because of the unused portion/parts. The Government will make every effort to return any defective cartridge for repair to the company responsible for its most recent remanufacture. The Government will only require the Contractor to replace/repair defective cartridges at no charge those cartridges which were clearly remanufactured by the Contractor. The Government does not require the Contractor to guarantee or warrant the work of other companies. Question 5: Please clarify whether the Government will provide a percentage of their empty cartridges or any empty cartridges at all to the Contractor, and if these will be provided on an as-used basis. Answer 5: As stated in the IFB, the anticipated contract will be an ID/IQ REQUIREMENTS contract, meaning that all of the requirements the IRS facility has for remanufactured cartridges during the term of the contract will be filled with the Contractor. The IFB Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN's) reflect the estimated quantities of each type of empty cartridge which the Government believes will be used and will need remanufacturing under the contract for each given year. The Government provides empty cartridges on an as-used basis. The estimated numbers of cartridges used in this IFB are derived from the facility's usage over the past year. No substantial change in the amount of usage is foreseen. Question 6: Please provide a Standard Form 1449. Answer 6: Standard Form 1449 is provided at FAR Subpart 53.301-1449. Forms included in the FAR are authorized for local reproduction. There are currently several free Internet services, such as GOVCON.COM, which provide the FAR and other documents on-line for viewing and downloading to your local computer. Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of IFB IRS-96-MS-061 remain unchanged and in full force and effect. (0262)

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