Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, Midstates Procurement Operations Branch, 4050 Alpha Rd., 1800MSRO, Dallas, Texas 75244

72 -- SAFETY FLOOR MATTING SOL TIRMS-98-Q-00247 DUE 090898 POC Johanna E. Wade, Contract Specialist -- (972)308-7245 E-MAIL: RE: TIRMS-98-Q-00247, johanna.e.wade@ccmail.irs.gov. The Internal Revenue Service wishes to solicit quotes for Safety Floor Matting. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation package will not be issued. Responses are due September 8, 1998. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ No.: TIRMS-98-Q-00247) and will be satisfied by entering into an unrestricted Commercial Item (CI) procurement using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code for this acquisition is 3069. This action is set aside for small businesses. The IRS solicits quotes for Safety Floor Matting. Specifications for Items (001) through (006) are Anti-Fatigue "Ergo Stance" Matting, 3/32" tough rubber surface permanently bonded to a dual-density sponge base, 1/2" thick overall, beveled, color is Marble Blue, and Brand is Wearwell or Equal: (ITEM 001 -- Qty. 2 ea.) 3 feet wide x 30 feet long; (ITEM 002 -- Qty. 2 ea.) 3 feet wide x 25 feet long; (ITEM 003 -- Qty. 5 ea.) 3 feet wide x 30 feet long; (ITEM 004 -- Qty. 1 ea.) 3 feet wide x 4 feet long; (ITEM 005 -- Qty. 133 ea.) 3 feet wide x 25 feet long; and (ITEM 006 -- Qty. 1 ea.) 3 feet wide x 20 feet long. Specifications for Item (007) are Step & Dry Matting, 5/16" thick, Vinyl backing, Dense loop pile nylon, color is Blue, and Brand is NO TRAX or Equal: (ITEM 007- Qty. 1 ea.) 4 feet x 6 feet long. Delivery: 45 days after award. FOB: Destination for delivery is IRS Austin Service Center, 2021 E. Woodward St., Austin, Texas 78741. THE FOLLOWING CLAUSES AND PROVISION listed below are incorporated and made as part of this solicitation: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items,and 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (a) The government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer confirming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price, and other factors considered. 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items; along with the following additional FAR clauses, cited in clause 52.215-5 Solicitation Definitions: 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233-3, Protest After Award; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with alternate I; 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity; 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns. All responsible sources shall submit quotes by September 8, 1998 via fax (972)308-1928 or mail to Internal Revenue Service, Midstates Procurement Branch, Attn: Johanna Wade, 4050 Alpha Rd., Stop 1800 MSRO, Dallas, Texas 75244. Posted 08/21/98 (W-SN240088). (0233)

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