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68 -- WATER SOFTENER SALT SOL RFQ 117-0541 DUE 091997 POC Barbara A. Eschels (313)439-1511 ext.320 (I)This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constituties the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (II) The solicitation number is Request for Quotation 117- 0541. (III)The solicitation document and incorporated clauses are those in effect through FAC 90-46. (IV) The SIC code for this solicitation is 2899. The small business size standard is 500 employees. This solicitation is 100% set-aside for a small business. (V) Item 1: Water Softener Salt, pellets only, NO dye or additives, 50 lb/bag. 10,400 bags estimated total. (VI) No special requirements. (VII) The deliveries will be made on an "on-call" basis. The order will be a minimum of a semi load (approximately 900 bags) per shipment. The orders will be placed by Thursday for delivery the following week. Orders/delivery will be approximately one time per month. Delivery hours are Monday -- Friday from 7:00 a.m. -- 2:30 p.m. EST. No deliveries will be accepted before or after these times. No deliveries will be accepted on federal holidays. The FOB point shall be destination. (VIII) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. (IX) The award will be based on lowest qualified bid received. (X) Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, must be included with the bid. (XI) Clause 52-212-4, Contract Terms & Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (XII) Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms & Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (XIII) No additional requirements or terms & conditions apply to this acquisition. (XIV) DPAS does not apply to this acquisition. (XV) Offers are due on September 19, 1997 by 2:00 p.m. EST at the Federal Correctional Institution, P.O.Box 9999, Milan, Michigan 48160. Faxed offers can be sent to (313)439-3608, Attention: Barbara Eschels (XVI) For additional information contact Barbara Eschels at (313)439-1511 ext. 320, fax (313)439-3608 or e-mail beschels@bop.gov.***** (0230)

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