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66 -- GAS INDICATORS SOL FM9133-9166-3762 DUE 072099 POC Monica J. Pileggi, 301-619-4070 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) sub part 12.6., as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation document; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation WILL NOT be issued. Number FM9133-9166-3762 is the reference number for this requirement. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 90-46. The SIC code is 3823 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. This is a Brand Name requirement for a quantity of 17 Gas Indicators, by Bacharach, Inc. Part Number is 51-8073; Model 514M; NSN 6665012948859. Place of delivery is to Fort Worth, Texas. Delivery, which shall be FOB Destination, shall occur 30 calendar days after award of the purchase order. Offerors responding to this announcement shall provide all information contained in the Federal Acquisition Regulation(FAR) Clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offeror -- Commercial Items. As stated in this clause, the Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussion if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. Offerors shall include a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification -- Commercial Items. An authorized representative of the offeror must sign these representations and certifications; (4) The Offeror shall also provide its Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, Contractor Establishment Code (DUNS number) and Tax Identification number. The resulting firm fixed price award will incorporate the requirements of the clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The FAR can be found on the internet at the following address: http://www.gsa.gov/far/current/html/toc/html. Offers are due by 2:00pm EST on 20 July 1999 at AFMLO/VASS to the address shown in this synopsis. Offers may be faxed to Monica Pileggi at 301-619-3613. Posted 07/07/99 (W-SN351023). (0188)

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