U.S. Army Engineer District, Chicago, Corps of Engineers, 111 North Canal Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606-7206

93 -- FABRICATION OF MOLDED RUBBER SEALS SOL DACW23-99-Q-0096 DUE 081999 POC for technical information contact Steve Hungness (312)353-6400 X4009, for contractual information contact Katherine L. McClendon at (312)353-6400 X1701. 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Seal, bulkhead molded rubber top, 5 each, size 86 feet, 4 inches long by approximately 5/6 inches wide with offsets by 3 and 5/8 inches thick with 94 holes 9/16 inches diameter with counterbore 1 and 3/8 inches by inches deep in accordance with Steward Machine Co., Inc. Drawing No. 525-27 revision 1 of 3/14/96. Seal, bulkhead molded rubber bottom with soft rubber bulb area, 5 each, size 86 feet, 4 inches long by approximately 5/6 inches wide with offsets by 3 and 5/8 inches thick with 94 holes 9/16 inches diameter with counterbore 1 and 3/8 inches by inches deep in accordance with Steward Machine Co., Inc. Drawing No. 525-27 revision 1 of 3/14/96. Steward Machine Co., Inc. Drawing No. 525-27 revision 1 of 3/14/96 is available from Katherine L. McClendon. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing via e-mail no later than 8/17/99. E-mail address: katherine.l.mcclendon@usace.army.mil This is an unrestricted acquisition. All qualified responsible business sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. Delivery to Chicago Harbor Lock bulkhead storage area in Chicago, IL is required within 40 days ARO. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. Firms shall provide information IAW the following applicable FAR Clauses: 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and Addenda 52-247-34, 52.212-5 with the following clauses incorporated by reference 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-37, 52.225-3, and 52.232-34, which may be viewed via the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far. Selection and award will be made (on an aggregrate basis) to the lowest priced technically acceptable quoter. Technically acceptabilitywill be determined by information submitted by the quoter providing a description in sufficient detail to show that the product quoted meets the Government's requirements. Firms must provide their Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number or contact Dun and Bradstreet at 1-800-333-0505 to obtain one. Tax Identification Number and business size information should also be submitted with firms quote. Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code may be obtained prior to award. Quotes for the items described above are due NLT 4:00pm 8/19/99 and may be faxed to Katherine L. McClendon at (312)353-2141. Posted 08/14/99 (W-SN367864). (0226)

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