Department of the Treasury (DY), Bureau of Engraving and Printing Office of Procurement, 14th & C Sts., SW, Room 708-A, Washington, DC 20228

72 -- TOP BLANKETS SOL RFQ-28-108 POC pamela switzer (202) 874-3236 E-MAIL: pamela.switzer@bep.treas.gov, pamela.switzer@bep.treas.gov. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is requesting quotations from vendors for Top Blankets, part number PDR3036002, 45" X 32", gauge .030" polydraw-plain ends, BEP Stock Number 2L001863. These blankets will be used for Cope presses for currency. The simplified acquisition procedures set forth in FAR Parts 12 and 13 shall be used. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation. This notice constitutes the only solicitation; a written request for quotation will not be issued. This procurement is 100% set aside for small businesses (see numbered note 1). The applicable NAICS (formerly SIC) code is 421220 or SIC Code #5023 and the associated small business size standard is 100 employees. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is RFQ 28-108. The total quantity is 175 (each). Delivery shall be made within 15 days after receipt of purchase order. Delivery terms are F.O.B Destination to the BEP Loading Dock at "D" Street, Between 13th and 14th Sts., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20228. The resulting purchase order shall be firm fixed price. The basis for award shall be price and other factors e.g., past performance and quality. All interested small businesses are requested to submit a written quotation which will be considered by the agency. Quotations may be submitted on a SF 1449 or on company letterhead. Quotations shall include the RFQ number, the proposed unit price, the proposed extended price, any prompt payment discount terms, company name, point of contact, address, phone number, fax number, tax identification number, DUNS number, and size status (i.e., small business, disadvantaged business or woman owned business). If this item is available under GSA Schedule please provide the schedule number. Quotations are due on or before September 11, 1998, 2:00 p.m. Quotations may be mailed to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Office of Procurement (Attn: Pamela M. Switzer), Materials & IT Contracts Division, 14th and C Sts, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20228-0001 OR faxed to Pamela M. Switzer at (202) 874-2200 OR e-mailed to pamela.switzer@bep.treas.gov. If you have any further questions, please contact Pamela M. Switzer at 202-874-3236 or contact by e-mail, pamela.switzer@bep.treas.gov. Posted 08/27/98 (W-SN242626). (0239)

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