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76 -- SOLE SOURCE ACQUISITION FOR BRIDGES TO HOME SOL MDA414-97-TA353 DUE 092297 POC Jan Matthews, 804/327-0540 (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 constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii)This Solicitation Number, MDA414-97-TA353, is issued as a Request for Quotation. (iii)This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular #90-45 final rule effective 1/1/97. (iv)The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code for this acquisition is 2731. The small business size standard is 500. (v)List of Contract Line Item Numbers: CLINS 0001-0007, Newsletters, various quantities.(vi)Description of Requirements: (1) Part Number 230228- Bridges to Home, Consumable Newsletter, Set of 10, Grade K, Total Quantity -- 896 EA (2) Part Number 231228- Bridges to Home, Consumable Newsletter, Set of 10, Grade 1, Total Quantity -- 1081 EA (3)Part Number 232228 -- Bridges to Home, Consumable Newsletter, Set of 10, Grade 2, Total Quantity -- 928 EA (4) Part Number 233228 -- Bridges to Home, Consumable Newsletter, Set of 10, Grade 3, Total Quantity -- 759 EA (5)Part Number 234228 -- Bridges to Home, Consumable Newsletter, Set of 10, Grade 4, Total Quantity -- 721 EA (6) Part Number 235228 -- Bridges to Home, Consumable Newslatter, Set of 10, Grade 5, Total Quantity 687 EA (7)Part Number 236228 -- Bridges to Home, Consumable Newsletter, Set of 10, Grade 6, Total Quantity -- 624 EA (vii)Delivery is 90 days after receipt of order. Items are to be delivered to 122 schools located overseas with inspection and acceptance at destination. FOB point is origin. (viii)FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial (Oct 95) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. (x)Offers shall include a complete copy of the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, with its quotation.(xi) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition and resulting contract. The following terms and conditions are added as an addendum to this clause: Type of Contract: The resulting contract shall be firm fixed price. The proposed procurement will be conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP)for other than maximum competition in accordance with FAR 13.601 (xii)FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Status of Executive Orders, Commercial Items (Oct 95) is incorporated in this contract by reference. (xiii) Additional Contract Requirements: DFAR 252.246-7000 (1991), Material Inspection and Receiving Report is incorporated by reference in this RFQ. (xiv) DPAS rating is C9E. (xv) CBD numbered note: N/A. (xvi & xvii) One quotation is due 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Savings Time at: Attention Jan H. Matthews, DESPO, 101 Buford Road, Richmond, VA 23235-5292. All offers must be in writing and fax copies will be accepted at (804)327-0672. Offerors must acquaint themselves with the new regulations concerning commercial item acquisition contained in FAR Subpart 12 and must ensure that all representations and certifications are executed and returned as called for in this quotation. This synopsis incorporated one or more clauses by reference. Upon request, the Contract Specialist will make their full text available. For questions regarding this specific acquisition, contact Jan Matthews, (804)327-0540. (0252)

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