55 Contracting Squadron/LGCS 101 Washington Sq., Offutt AFB, NE 68113-2107

51 -- SNAP-ON TOOL SETS SOL F25600-98-QA175 DUE 092198 POC SSgt Elizabeth V. Hanson (elizabeth.hanson@offutt.af.mil) WEB: 55th Contracting Squadron Home Page, http://www.offutt.af.mil/55cons/. E-MAIL: Contracting Specialist E-Mail Address, elizabeth.hanson@offutt.af.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item issued by the Contracting Office, Offutt AFB, NE and prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations document (FAR) 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 is a complete set-aside for small business. Solicitation number F25600-98-QA175 is being issued as a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-03. NO PARTIAL QUOTES WILL BE CONSIDERED. Request the following: Custom Tool Set, Snap-On, P/N HS 2000K, 15 ea, Custom Tool Set, Snap-On, P/N HS 2001K, 2 ea. The government intends to award this purchase requirement to Snap-On Tools, Inc., 9646 Paddock Road, Omaha, Nebraska, (402)392-0673. Please acknowledge all requirements on quotations. Pricing that is reflected on quotes must be valid through 1 Oct 99. The purchase contemplated herein will incur no obligation until FY 99 funds availability have been certified. Competition is not limited to small businesses. FAR 52.232-18, Availability of Funds, is included in this solicitation. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, instructions to offerors, applies to this acquisition. Evaluation is based on best value including cost and ability to meet requirements. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, offeror representation and certification -- commercial items, with its offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, contract terms and conditions -- commercial items, applies to this acquisition. Offers are due by close of business 21 Sep 1998, and should be submitted in writing to: Elizabeth Hanson, 101 Washington Square, Bldg 40, Offutt AFB, NE 68113-2107, or you may send a fax to number (402)-232-6571/7280. Address any questions to Elizabeth V. Hanson at above address orcall (402) 294-3546 or e-mail to elizabeth.hanson@offutt.af.mil SEE Note 22 Posted 09/17/98 (W-SN250978). (0260)

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