Bureau of the Census, National Processing Center, 1201 East Tenth Street, Jeffersonville, Indiana 47132

81 -- FIBERBOARD ROOM DIVIDERS SOL 51-SO-BC-9-00007 DUE 042999 POC Clark Terrell, Contract Specialist; Tel.812-218-3351/Fax.812-218-3937/e-mail>clark.k.terrell@ccmail.cen sus.gov 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The requirement is as follows: CLIN 0001 is for 24,000 EA Fiberboard Room Dividers, packed 6 EA per Room Divider Master Set, 8 Sets/Skid. Dividers are 108 inch wide by 72 inch high, vertical flute, kraft, 81#msf, .021 inch caliper, scored three times with center reverse score to create four equal parts, folded accordion style and packed six per master. Must have on both sides fire retardant liner that complies with TAPPI Std. Burn Test -- T461-om 94. Room Divider Master Set is 72.25 by 27.25 by 4.5 inch, 275 C KR/KR, with vertical flute direction, center print in panel, "6 EA ROOM DIVIDERS". Drawings of divider and master available. Quotes shall include costs for shipment to the Bureau of Census, National Processing Center (NPC), Jeffersonville, Indiana, 47132. The following provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation: 52-212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, 52.212-2, Evaluations-Commercial Items, 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, which must be completed and submitted with offer, 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. Bids may be fax'd to 812-218-3937. Award will be made to the responsive bidder offering the lowest cost. In order to be considered responsive, an offeror must bid on the quantities stated. The Government anticipates only one award as a result of this notice. To review FAR provisions referenced above, visit Web-Site http://www.arnet.gov/far Posted 04/07/99 (W-SN317156). (0097)

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