Contracting Division, Bldg 1116, Camp Lejeune NC 28547

99 -- MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING SOL M6700197Q0031 DUE 091297 POC Contact Contract Specialists Ms. Joyce Bays (910) 451-3016. E-MAIL: USMC Contracting Division, Camp Lejeune NC, NAME@clb.usmc.mil. 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 is issued as a request for quotation M6700197Q0031 and constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. The standard industrial classification (SIC) code is 3999. The small business size standard is 500. The proposed contract actions is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, STOP 56-1/2 Ocean Drive East, Stamford, CT, 06902, under authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit quotes. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the descretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered soley for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Item 0001 4000 (ea) custom security plates specifically designed to mark computers as property of a particular user. Removal of the tag leaves a permanent tatoo or mark indicating that it has been tracked. Item 0002 (40 ea) activating gel for the security tags which once applied to the back of the tag will leave a tatoo or mark when the tag is removed. Item 0003 (1 ea) one time customization charge for designing and printing the user's logo on the security tag. Any deviation from these specifications shall be fully explained. Delivery shall be 45 days, or less, after receipt of order, to Freight Traffic Branch, Bldg. 1011, Camp Lejeune NC. Delivery shall be F.O.B. destination. Award will be based on price and price related factors. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (JUN 1997); FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial (JAN 1997); FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (MAY 1997); FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (AUG 1996), including THE ADDITIONAL FAR clauses CITED WITHIN THE CLAUSE UNDER PARAGRAPH (b)(6) through (9); DFARS 252.212-7001 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS APPLICABLE TO DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUL 1997) (CLAUSE INCLUDED BY REFERENCE IS 252.225-7001 BUY AMERICAN ACT AND BALANCE OF PAYMENT PROGRAM (41 U.S.C. 10, E.O. 10582) AND 252.225-7000 BUY AMERICAN ACT -- BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE. The offeror is requested to provide their Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code with their quote. The DUNS number, which is a nine-digit number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet Information Services to an establishment, and the CAGE code must be for that name and address provided by the contractor. If the offeror does not have a CAGE code, it may ask the Contracting Officer to request one from the Defense Logistics Services Center (DLSC). Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their quotes in accordance with 52.212-1 and shall include a completed copy of provision 52.212-3 and 252.225-7000. Closing date 12 Sep 96, 2:00 p.m. Submit quotes to Contracting Division, P.O. Box 8368, MCB, Camp Lejeune, NC 28547-8368. (0238)

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