DODEA Education Supplies Procurement Office, 101 Buford Road, Richmond, VA 23235-5292

76 -- ESL ASSESSMENT MATERIALS SOL MDA414-98-Q-0006 DUE 092898 POC Lucy Lewis, Contract Specialist (804)327-0544, Jan Matthews, Contracting Officer (804)327-0540 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR, Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation under number MDA414-98-Q-0006 on an unrestricted basis for other than maximum competition authorized by the statutory authority at 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(10). The Government intends to negotiate and award this requirement on a sole source basis with Ballard and Tighe Publishers, 480 Atlas Street, Brea, CA 92821-3117. Inspection and Acceptance will be at Destination. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular number 97-07. The SIC code for this solicitation is 2731. The small business size standard is 500 employees. Contractor is to provide a FOB Origin quote for various quantities of ESL Assessment Materials. Delivery is to be within 45 days after receipt of order to various locations within the Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DODDS) overseas. The following provisions apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items, 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, and 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions including the following clauses incorporated by reference: 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, and 52.222-37. Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit offers and a completed copy of provision 52.212-3 to DODEA Educational Supplies Procurement Office, 101 Buford Road, ATTN: Lucy Lewis, Richmond, VA 23235-5292. Facsimile offers are acceptable, fax offers to (804)327-0672 or (804)327-0671. Closing time for receipt of quotes will be September 28, 1998 at 4:00 PM Local Time. All responsible sources will be considered. Questions concerning this solicitation may be directed to Lucy Lewis at (804)327-0544. Posted 09/23/98 (W-SN253423). (0266)

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