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99 -- DOSIMETRIC LABELS SOL 49-M-APHIS-97 DUE 122096 POC poc: Jeanne Lewis is the Contracting Officer and can be reached at 612/370-2109 E-MAIL: J. Lewis, jlewis@aphis.usda.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 will not be issued. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAR circulat 90-42. Industrial classification is 3844. The following FAR clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; 52-212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52-212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions-required to implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), International Services (IS) intends to acquire 120 boxes of Dosimetric Labels, Sterin 125GY indicators. Definite delivery contract. Delivery date is December 30, 1996. A fixed price contract. F.O.B. Destination to Brownsville, Texas. The entire label shall be no more than 7/8" x 3" self adhesive (pressure sensitive) label on face of label. Dosimetric Indicator: No larger than 3/8" x 16" rectangular box. Written on label, NOT IRRADICATED the "NOT" is integrated in the dosimetric indicator. After irradiation, the final indicator will have a written change after exposure to 12.5 Krad gamma radiation. Irradiation at 12.5 Krad causes the "NOT" to disappear completely the label then reads IRRADIATED. Bid samples -- Bidders shall submit 25 labels for evaluation on or before the time set for the bid opening to the following address: USDA, APHIS, IS, Attn: Lupa Rocha, 54 East Fronton Street, Brownsville, TX 78520. Companies that do not submit bid samples on or before the bid opening date will be considered to be non-responsive and their bid will be rejected. Packing for domestic shipment shall be in a manner that will insure acceptance by common carriers and safe deliveries at destination. Packing Slip -- Each shipment shall include a packing slip attached to the outside of one box and enclosed in a protective plastic pouch and one packing slip in one of the shipment boxes. The packing slip shall identify the contract number and quantity shipped. Packaging -- The labels shall be bulk packaged in packages of 500 labels per container with 10 containers per case. Cartons and internal packages shall be capable of withstanding handling in transit overseas and storage. The bid shall be written and contain (1) the commodity, (2) quantity, (3) Unit of Issue, (4) Unit price; and (5) Total Price. All bids shall be signed. Faxed bids are acceptable to Area Code (612) 370-2106, hard copy of bid must be mailed to the Minneapolis, Minnesota address listed above. All responsible sources may submit a bid which will be considered. (0340)

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