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68 -- CHEMICALS AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTS SOL NE-98-11 DUE 041398 POC Patricia Pierce, 610-975-4248 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the acquisition of 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; prices are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation NE-98-11 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Circular 97-03. The applicable Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 2879; size standard is 500 employees. The USDA-Forest Service is soliciting for the acqusition of 2259 gallons of Foray 48F, subset pesticide. Foray 48F was used in 1997 as paret of an ongoing nontarget impact evaluation and needs to be applied in 1998 which is the final year of treatment. The product is manufactured by Abbott Laboratories. Evaluatioin will be in accordance with FAR 52.212-2 based on price and other factors, Offers shall include a complete copy of FAR 42.23203, Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with quotes. Clause FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies without addenda, Clause FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. Written quotes are due at the USDA-Forest Service, Patricia Pierce, 100 Matsonford Rd., 5 RAdnor Corp Ctr, Ste 200, Radnor, PA 19087-4585, at COB 04/13/98. Please provide TIN. (0090)

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