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99 -- MISCELLANEOUS SOL 98-11 DUE 090498 POC Jesse F. Kingsberry, Contract Specialist, (202) 564-4751 E-MAIL: Jesse Kingsberry, kingsberry.jesse@epamail.epa.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ -DC-98-00189) for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR Part 12, 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 solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisitions Circular 97-05. This is a sole source requirement in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-1(b). EPA intends to issue a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order (PO) containing a Base Year and 2 one Year Options for Energy/Environment Topic Set, including a site license for EPA's public access Web site and four quarterly updates. The following clauses and provisions apply: FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3; shall be included with any offer, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5. EPA intends to award to Omen Inc., 7702 Patuxent Oak Ct., Elk Ridge, MD 21075. P.O.C. Jesse Kingsberry, Contract Specialist, EPA/OAM/HPOD, FAX (202) 565-2560, Washington, D.C. Delivery to U.S. EPA, 401 M Street SW, Washington, DC, 20460. The closing date for this solicitation is September 4, 1998. The anticipated award date for this solicitation September 15, 1998. Proposals for RFQ-DC-98-00155 are due by 3 PM, Friday, September 4, 1998. Courier or hand-delivered proposals should be delivered to the US EPA Bid and Proposal Room, 6th Floor, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington DC 20004, Attn: Jesse Kingsberry. Proposals sent via US Mail should be addressed to US EPA, Attn: Jesse Kingsberry (3803-R), 401 M Street SW, Washington DC 20460. No telephonic requests; only written or faxed requests for information received directly from the requestor are acceptable. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered. Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b), Justification: Supplies (or services) required are available from only one responsible source and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Potential offerors should request information, pose questions, and voice concerns to the contracting officer. This is a Sole Source procurement, synopsis published for information purposes only. FAX number is (202) 565-2560. Posted 08/13/98 (W-SN236460). (0225)

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