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65 -- TOTE BOX (ANIMAL CAGE) SOL MKQXQ80108 DUE 080798 POC Contact Mary Kimble, Contracting Officer (919) 541-0388 WEB: None, None. E-MAIL: None, None. The NIEHS is interested in obtaining tote boxes (animal cages) for the housing of mice, rats and other rodents. The box should have tapered sides, be made of methacrylate or polycarbonate and be 12" wide, 18"long, and 6" deep. 3000 units are required 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 MKQXV80108 and incorporates provisions and clauses through FAC 97-04, The solicitation is a small business set-aside and is under SIC 3089, size 500. 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 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 offers. 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 Handicapped Workers; 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 7 August 1998. For information concerning this solicitation contact Mary Kimble, voice (919) 541-0388, FAX (919) 541-5117.***** Posted 07/23/98 (W-SN227741). (0204)

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