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68 -- 6810 -- MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX, MEKON WHITE T-60 SOL DAAA09-98-B-2061 DUE 042898 POC Contract Specialist Sally M. Winn (309)782-8667, FAX (309)782-4955 ccmail:swinn@ria-emh2.army.mil (Site Code DAAA09) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commerical 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; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This synopsis/solicitation is issued as IFB DAAA09-98-B-2061. NSN: 681001X933994, Microcrystalline Wax, Mekon White T-60 or only products with the following minimum properties are acceptable: Penetration, MIN @77 F, dmm = 3.0 (ASTM D1321); Particle size, Microns = 20-60 (BWM.M-7998)Viscosity @ 210 F = 80/110 (ASTM D88) 11/25 (ASTM D3236); Melt Point, Min/Max, F = 180/205 (ASTM-D127), Packaged in 150 lb non returnable drums. If other brands are offered they will be evaluated for acceptability if lowest priced. Please submit specifications sheets for evaluation purposes only. Quantity:CLIN 0001-60,000 lb +10% -0% with NTE 100% option quantity(See CLIN 0001AA). CLIN 0001AA-OPTION QUANITTY-60,000 lbs+10%-0% to be exercised within one year after date of award(See FAR Clause 52.217-5 and 52.217-7 for further information). If the offeror does not offer an option price, the lowest price offered in CLIN 0001 shall be the price used for evaluation/award of any option quantities. Delivery FOB destination (see clause 52.247-34) to Transportation Officer, M/F Property Office, receiving Section, RSI Branch, Bldg. 23-330/Pine Bluff Arsenal, Pine Bluff, AR 71602-9500 60 days after award IAW commercial packing and packaging.Insp & Accept at Pine Bluff Arsenal. FAR 52.246.16 applies. No incremental shipments allowed, ship complete. Funds are not available(SEE FAR 52.232.18) The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acqusition Circular 90-39. This procurement is unrestricted, SIC code is 5169, small business size standard is 100 employees.FAR Clause 52.211-14&15 (DO-C9e)applies. The provision at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial items applies; FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation- Commercial Items applies: IFB: Award will be made to the low responsive, responsible bidder at a fair and reasonable price. Please note: Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3 and DFAS 52.212-7000, Offeror Respresentations and Certifications-Commercial Items with their offers. DFARS 252.225-7006 Buy American Act-Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program Certificate applies.FAR 52.204-6 applies FAR clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. FAR clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition along with the following clauses:FAR 52.203-6, 52.203-10, 52.219-8, 52.219-9, 52.219-14, 52.222-26, 52.222-35,52.222.36, 52.222-37, 52.225-3 52.225-0009, 52.225-21 DFAR Clause 52.212-7001 along with the following DFARS clauses apply: 252.205-7000, 252.219-7003, 252.219-7006, 252.225-7007, 252.227-7015, 252.227-7037,252.243-7002, 252.247-7024. See http://www.arnet.gov/far; http://farsite.hill.af.mil; http://www.dtic.mil/dfars for full text of clauses.Protest procedures are found at http://www.amc.army.mil/ amc/command_counsel or the PCO. Faxed bids (IAW FAR 52.214-31) are acceptable. FAX bids to (309)782-4955 or 5958. ATTN: Bid Depository/Ms. Angela Ode, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000 M/F: Bid Depository. ISSUE DATE SHALL BE:13 APR 98 with opening 15 days at 2:00 pm CST on 28 APR 98. NOTICE TO ALL CONTRACTORS: All contractors who provide goods/services to the Department of Defense (DOD) must be registed in the Central Contractors REgister (CCR). You cannot be awarded a DOD contract whose solicitation is awarded after 31 MAY 98 if you are not registered in the CCR. You may register via the Internet at http://ccr.edi/disa.mil. Further information may be obtained through the Internet at: http://www.acq.osd.mil/ec/faqs. If you do not have Internet access and want to register you may contact the CCR REgistration Assistance Center at 1-888-227-2423. (0098)

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