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58 -- NORTEL TELEPHONES AND DIGITAL LINE CARDS SOL 51-SO-BC-0-0034 DUE 062700 POC Brenda A. Ash, Purchasing Agent, 812-218-3351, Fax: 812-218-3937, E-Mail: brenda.a.ash@ccmail.census.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. Solicitation no. 51-SO-BC-0-0034 is issued as a Request for Quotation. This solicitation and incorporated provisions are those in effect through FAC 97-17. The requirements are as follows: #1 -- 6 Each-Nortel, 16-port digital line cards, #MPNT8D02EA-R #2 -- 41 Each-Nortel, Meridian 2616 telephone with display. Line powered. Unused. Color: Ash #3 -- 52 Each-Nortel, Meridian 2216 SL1 ACD digital telephone. Line powered. Unused. Color: Ash. Delivery shall be FOB destination to Bureau of the Census, Receiving Building, 60F, 1201 East 10th Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47132 with acceptance at same. Delivery is NTL 07/10/00. The following provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial items; 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items; 52-212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial items, include a completed copy 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 faxed to 812-218-3937. All offers must be received by 5:00PM, EST, June 27, 2000. Award will be made to the responsive bidder offering the lowest cost with consideration to availability and delivery. 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. SIC is 5065. Note no. 1 applies for Small Business Set-Aside. Posted 06/13/00 (W-SN464283). (0165)

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