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56 -- FENCING MATERIAL, BATTLE MTN. DISTRICT SOL 1422-N670-Q97-0019 DUE 013097 POC Rex Thomsen, Contracting Officer, (303) 236-9443. 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. The solicitation number is 1422-N670-Q97-0019 and is being issued as a request for quotations. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-42. This is a 100% set aside for small business, SIC code is 3312 and size standard is 1,000 employees. This requirement is for a firm fixed price contract for: Line Item 1, "T" Posts, 22,000 each; Line Item 2, Barbed Wire, 80 rods/roll, 832 rolls; Line Item 3, Barbless Wire, 80 rods/roll, 288 Rolls; Line Item 4, Fence Clips, 50/Package, 2,200 Packages; and Line Item 5, Fence Stays, 100/Bundle, 220 Bundles. Description. Barbed Wire: Two twisted wires of 12 =-gauge galvanized wire with 2-point barbs of 14-gauge wire spaced 4 inches apart. Wire and barbs shall be zinc-coated steel, with a zinc coating of at least 0.3 oz. per sq. ft. of coated surface area and a minimum breaking strength of 950 lb-force in accordance with ASTM A 121. Barbless Wire: Two twisted wires of 12 =-gauge galvanized wire. Wire shall be zinc-coated steel, with a zinc coating of at least 0.3 oz. per sq. ft. of coated surface area and a minimum breaking strength of 950 lb-force in accordance with ASTM A 121. Wire Fence Stays: Shall be one of the following: 1) Twisted wire fence stay manufactured from smooth galvanized 9 =-gauge (minimum) wire or 2) Two-piece-wire stays manufactured from smooth galvanized 9 =-gauge (minimum) wire. Steel Fence Posts: Steel post shall be painted all green, "T" or "U" (channel) bar type, with a welded or riveted anchor plate, attached so the top of the plate is not more than 18 inches from the bottom of the post. Steel fence posts shall be in accordance with ASTM A 702. Steel posts shall be manufactured from wrought, rail, or new billet steel, and shall weigh a minimum of 1.33 lb. per ft. exclusive of the anchor plate, which shall weigh a minimum of 0.67 lb., and shall be a minimum of 18 sq. inches in area. Fence Stays: Shall be clip-type wire fasteners with a zinc coating of at least 0.3 oz. Per sq. ft. (Punched tabs for fastening wire are not acceptable). Fence Stays shall be in accordance with ASTM A 702. Delivery required on or before March 1, 1997. The required material shall be delivered F.O.B. Destination. Delivery shall be made between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, holidays excluded. Delivery shall be made to the following location: Bureau of Land Management, Battle Mountain District Office, 50 Bastian Road, Battle Mountain, Nevada 89820. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition, with the following addenda: Per FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION 12.603(b) the SF 1449 isnot used. Paragraph (h), Multiple award -- Delete entire paragraph and substitute: Award. Offers will be received on an all or none basis. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible offeror based upon the unit price quoted. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with their offer. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, with the following addenda: FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, along the following additional FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION clauses cited in the clause: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.225-3, Buy American Act -- Supplies. Request for Quotations must be received on or before close of business, January 30, 1997. Quotations sent via the US Postal Service should be mailed to Bureau of Land Management, BC-670B, Denver Federal Center, P.O. Box 25047, Denver, CO 80225-0047. All RFQ's not sent through the US Mail will be considered hand carried and direct delivered. Hand carried RFQ's must be delivered directly to and placed in the depository at Bureau of Land Management, BC-670B, Mail Room, Entrance S-4, Building 50, Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225-0047. Direct delivery of offers is only possible weekdays, excluding federal holidays, between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. See Numbered Note(s): 1. (0339)

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