USDA Forest Service, Tongass National Forest, Chatham Area, 204 Siginaka Way, Sitka, AK 99835

34 -- CORRUGATED METAL PIPE SOL R1038-0023 DUE 090498 POC Marti Barker, (907)747-4273 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for 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; proposals are being requested and a written soliciation will not be issued. The Request for Proposal (RFP) is R1038-0023. The provisions and clauses incorporated are those in Federal Acquisition Circular 97-06, and it has a standard Industrial Code (SIC) of 3443. Line Item 0001: Corrugated metal pipe, galvanized steel 1500 millimeter diameter, 6 meter length, 76 x 25 millimeter corrugation and 2.0 millimeter thickness, quantity is 127, Unit of Issue is M; price per unit with extended total; Line Item 0002: Corrugated annular band, galvanized steel 1500 millimeter diameter, 600 millimeter width; quantity is 34, Unit of Issue is each; price per unit with extended total; Line item 0003: Corrugated metal pipe, galvanized steel, 1800 millimeter diameter, 6 meter length, 76x 25 millimeter corrugations and 2.8 millimeter thickness; quantity is 128, Unit of Issue is M; price per unit with extended total; Line Item 0004: Corrugated annular band, galvanized steel, 1800 millimeter diameter, 600 millimeter width; quantity is 32; Unit of Issue is each; per unit with extended total. F.O.B. point is Hoonah, Alaska 99829; 1500 millimeter pipe nested inside 1800 millimeter pipe. The following provisions apply 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, Commercial Applies to this acquisition and any addenda 52.212-3, Advising Offerors to include a completed copy of Representations and Certifications-Commercial items with offer, 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial items, applies to and a statement regarding any addenda to clause, and 52.212-5, contract terms and conditions required to implement statutes or Executive Orders-Commmercial items, applies to this acquisition. Delivery time is 30 days ARO. Anticipated award date is September 4, 1998. Fax information to USDA Forest Service,Attn: Marti Barker, Contracting Officer at (907)747-4289. Posted 08/13/98 (W-SN236949). (0225)

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