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75 -- XEROGRAPHIC COPY PAPER SOL 00X800528 POC Larry Pope, Contract Spec.301-443-8826,Joe Pirrone,Contracts Officer,301-443-8826 E-MAIL: Program Support Center, lpope@psc.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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation shall not be issued. This solicitation number 00X800528 is issued as a request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-10, dated December 18, 1998. This RFQ is for the F.O.B. destination delivery of 8,800 boxes of xerographic, copy paper, in accordance with Commercial Item Description A-A-1912C, dated April 8, 1994. The xerographic paper shall have a basis weight of 20 pounds, size of 8.5" x 11 inches, and to be white in color. In accordance with Executive Order 12873 of oct. 20, 1993, copier paper shall contain 30% postconsumer materials. Paper containing more or less postconsumer materials than the amount specified, shall not be accepted. Paper shall be Dual Purpose. Per Specification JCP 0-65 dated July 1, 1994, as referenced in Commercial Item Description A-A-1912C, the paper color "shall be uniform, the color variation permitted is DE 9 (CIELAB) =1.0; and the brightness shall not be less than 79 pct." The following packaging, packing, labeling, and marketing instructions are included per addendum:(1) packaging -Each ream of Xerographic paper shall contain 500 sheets. The reams shall be wrapper glued down securely. There shall be no tears or evidence of damage to the wrapper; (2) packing- ten reams of paper shall be packed in each fiberboard box. Boxes shall be suitably glued and sealed to prevent tearing and opening during normal handling. All boxes shall be free of bulges and distortions and show no evidence of damage. Boxes shall be packed on a 4-way entry pallet with total dimensions not to exceed 40" x 48", this includes pallet and any material overhang. The total height (including pallet) shall not exceed 56". Each pallet shall contain 40 boxes of paper and all boxes shall be secured with stretch-wrap plastic; and (3) Labeling -Each ream and carton shall be marked or labeled in accordance with commercial practice; however such marking or labeling must include dimension, color, type, grain, direction, basis weight, quantity in a package and manufacturer's name. Each ream shall be made: F.O.B. destination to the DHHS Personal Property Facility, located at 16071 Industrial Drive, Gaithersburg, Md. 20877, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Eastern standard Time on the date requested. Delivery of 1,700 boxes shall be made on Nov. 9, 1999, with another 1,700 boxes delivered on Nov. 16, 1999, another delivery on Nov. 30, 1999 of 1,700 boxes, a delivery on Dec. 7, 1999 of 1,760 boxes, a final delivery of 1,700 boxes on Dec. 21, 1999; for a total of 8,800 boxes. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, 'Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items" is hereby incorporated by reference. The provision 52.212-2, "Evaluation-Commercial Items" is not applicable to this acquisition. This requirement shall be awarded to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest responsible quote. Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, "offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items" and their Dunn & Bradstreet Number with their quote. Offerors wishing to respond to this solicitation shall provide this office with a price quote, including both the unit price and total price for the requested item, along with the required representation and certification. Offerors not in possession of the full text may contact this office and a copy shall be provided, or they may be accessed electronically at the following address: http://www.arnet.gov/far/. The FAR clause 52.212-4. "Contract Terms and conditions-Commercial Items" and clause 52.212-5. Commercial Items: are applicable to this acquisition. All questions concerning this RFQ must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist. PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY AMENDMENTS TO THIS SOLICITATION SHALL BE PROCESSED IN THE SAME MANNER AS THIS SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION. ALL QUOTES MUST CLEARLY INDICATE THE SOLICITATION NUMBER 00X800528 and be sent to the Contract Specialist's attention at the above address or faxed to the Contract Specialist's attention at 301-443-3238. All quotes from responsible sources, fulfilling the requirements of this solicitation, shall be considered if received by 3:00 P.M. on November 1, 1999. Posted 10/22/99 (W-SN394207). (0295)

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