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65 -- POLY PADS SOL MKQXR90449 DUE 091699 POC Contact Mary Kimble, Contracting Officer (919)541-0388 The NIEHS is interested in obtaining poly pads.The following requirements apply to both sizes of poly pads: 18 plies of high absorbency crepped ribbon cellulose tissue with a basis weight of 12.5 msp per ply that complies with USDA/FSIS Rule Jul 17, 1984 LIL embossed both edges and every 6 inches. Backed with biodegradable liner of white .5 mil high density polyethelene. Preferably packed in boxes of 50 to 75 per box.. Poly pad 24" x 24", bleached or unbleached, estimated requirement is 30 units. Poly pad 27" x 28?, bleached or unbleached, estimated requirement is 15 units. Unit=thousand. Quote on units. This is a Term Purchase Order (TPO) and items may be ordered as required by NIEHS during the period of 1 year This is a combined CBD synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. The Request for Quote is MKQXR90449 and incorporates provisions and clauses through FAC 97-13, The solicitation is a small business set-aside and is under SIC 2823, size 1000. Delivery will be made to NIEHS Warehouse, Bldg. 104, South Campus, Alexander Dr. Research Triangle Park NC 27709. Offeror should quote FOB destination. The following provision applies to this requisition; 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercials. There are no additional addenda. 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial items does not apply and award will be made in the aggregate to the responsive and responsible quoter fully meeting the specifications and offering the lowest price. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial with quotations. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial, applies to this requisition. The following sections of paragraph (b) apply: 52.219 -- 8, Utilization of Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business Concerns; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37 Employment reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Supplies. Payment will be made in accordance Subpart 32.9, Prompt Payment Act. Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply. Note 22 applies. Offer are due no later than close of business 16 Sept 1999. For information concerning this solicitation contact Mary Kimble, voice (919) 541-0388, FAX (919) 541-5117.***** Posted 08/26/99 (W-SN372858). (0238)

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