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76 -- BOOKS; "FROM THE SEA" THE U.S. NAVY & MARINE CORP INTO THE 21ST CENTURY. SOL N00600-98-Q-H353 DUE 040398 POC No solicitation document will be issued. Fax quotations to Customer Service Center on (202) 433-9569. For further information, contact Bernice Glover, Purchasing Agent on (202) 433-3647. 17. (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 announce constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) This solicitation number N00600-98-Q-H353 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). (iii.) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-03 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-12. (iv) The standard industrial classification code is 2731 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. (v.) A list of CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBER(S) and items are: CLIN 0001: Book; "From The Sea" The U.S. Navy & Marine Corps into the 21ST Century, ( ISBN# 1-85532-671-X), (Quantity 1,500 EA), ISBN# 1-85532-671-X for the NAVY RECRUITING COMMAND, Arlington, VA. This requirement is only for supplies. (vii.) DELIVERY is to be made FOB Destination to Navy Recruiting Command, 801 N. Randolph Street, Suite 305, Arlington, VA 22203-1991. Acceptance shall be made at destination. (viii) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offers-Commercial Items, is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. (ix.) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. Para. (a) The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: technical capability and price. Technical capability is approximately equal to price. (x) Offerors are to include a COMPLETED copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR/REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS, and DFAR PROVISION 252.212-7000 with it proposal. If a copy of these provisions is needed, please contact the specialist listed herein. (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 will be firm fixed price. FAR 52.232-18 Electronic Funds Transfer Payment (Apr 1984), FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, (Oct. 1995) is incorporated in this contract by reference, however for paragraphs (b) and (c) only the following provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternated I, FAR 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (41 U.S.C.23), Far 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (15 U.S.C. 637(dx2) and (3)); FAR 52.219-14 Limitation Subcontracting, FAR 52.222-26., Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), FAR 52.222-35. Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212), FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793), FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212), FAR 52.225-3 Buy American Act-Supplies (41 U.S.C. 0), FAR 52.225-18 European Community Sanctions for End Products (E.O. 12849). (xiii) ADDITIONAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS: STANDARD COMMERCIAL WARRANTY. The contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. Acceptance of the standard commercial warranty does not waive the Government's rights under the "Inspection" clause nor does it limit the Government's rights with regard to the other terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence over the standard commercial warranty. The standard commercial warranty period shall begin upon final acceptance of the applicable material and/or services listed in the Schedule. The contractor shall provide a copy of its standard commercial warranty (if applicable) with its offer. (xiv.) DPAS rating is N/A. (xv) CBD Note #1. (xvi) Quotes are due APR 03, 1998 at 2:00 PM local time at the FISC Norfolk Detachment Washington, 901 M Street, SE, Washington Navy Yard, Bldg. 200, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20374-5014. Quotes may be faxed to Customer Service Center (202 ) 433-9569. Offerors MUST acquaint themselves with the NEW regulations concerning Commercial Item acquisition contained at FAR Subpart 12 and must ensure that all Representations and Certifications are executed and returned as called for in this synopsis/solicitation. For questions regarding this specific acquisition contact Ms. Bernice Glover on (202) 433-3647. (0086)

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