36 -- SPECIAL INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY

Notice Date

January 31, 2001

Contracting Office

INL/RM/MS, Department Of State, 2430 E Street NW, SA-44 South Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20520

ZIP Code

20520

Solicitation Number

AAAA-000000

Response Due

March 1, 2001

Point of Contact

Ruth Porter, Contracting Officer, Telefax, 202-776-8775

Description

The INL Bureau is requesting offers for the purchase of a seed processing facility to be exported to Turkey, to clean, disinfect and package poppy seeds. This procurement is a small business set aside. Vendors must fax the Contracting Officer and request the specifications at telefax no. 202-776-8775. This seed processing equipment will allow TMO to effectively distribute high-morphine seeds to Turkey's poppy farmers, thereby to put into production the results of its research into improved poppy seeds. This equipment will also allow TMO to improve control of seed distribution in Turkey, reducing the potential for diversion. The Government will make an award to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is most advantageous to the Govt (i.e. that which represents the Best Value to the Govt). For those offers meeting all technical specifictions, delivery time ARO and price will then be of primary importance. The Govt. may award to other than the lowest priced Offeror. Fax offers to Ruth Porter, Contracting Officer, 202-776-8775. Offers must be received prior to 4:30 P.M., E.S.T. on March 1, 2001. All responsible offers will be considered by the Bureau*****

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010202/36SOL001.HTM (W-031 SN50C3W9)