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65 -- MICROTITRE PLATES SOL 99-3555 DUE 070799 POC Joanne Mann(612) 370-2241 OR Patricia Harris (612) 370-2128 23. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional formation included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Circular 97-10. Small business set-aside under SIC code 3821. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS), Management Support Staff (MSS), has a requirement for microtitre plates, non-tissue culture treated, round bottom, 96 well capacity 0.3 ml, rigid polystyrene, non-sterile. QUANTITY REQUIRED: 2,700 cases, 500 each per case; each case must be labeled with Z888-00-000-0585 in bar code form and physically readable format. Price Quote Per Case: _________ DELIVERY SCHEDULE: 1,000 cases delivered by September 1, 1999; 1,700 cases delivered by December 1, 1999, to: USDA APHIS NLSC, 1510 E. Banister Road, Kansas City, Mo 64131-3063. Firm-fixed Price Requirements Contract. The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards; and past performance. The following FAR clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Commercial Items, 52.212.3, Offeror Representations and Certification -- Commercial Items; 52.212.4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items and FAR 52.212.5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, 52.214-22 Evaluation of Bids for Multiple Awards. Offerors shall prepare proposal in accordance with Instructions to Offerors. The Government will award a contract to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation, technical and cost factors considered. Technical is more important than cost. Facsimile proposals are acceptable. The facsimile number is (612) 370-2136. Contractor Name: _______________________ Address: ______________________ City: ______________ State: _____ Telephone # ____________ Reference http://www.arnet.gov/far/fac.html for applicable forms and information. Quotations are due July 7, 1999, by 2:30 p.m. local time. Offers should include taxpayer identification number (T.I.N.) ___________________and DUNS number _____________________. Posted 06/18/99 (W-SN344514). (0169)

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