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70 -- DLT TAPE SUBSYSTEMIN ENCLOSURE; INCLUDES 2 DLT7000'S, 10 DATA CARTRIDGES, 1 CLEANING CARTRIDGE, CABLE KIT FOR LINUX HOST INCLUDING UTILTITES, #LL-Q6210-7D SOL 51-SO-BC-9-00032 DUE 091099 POC Tom Sherman, Contract Spec., TEL 812-218-3351, FAX 812-218-3937, EMAIL thomas.m.sherman@ccmail.census.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. Solicitation 51-SO-BC-9-00031 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 97-12. The requirement is as follows: CLIN 0001. DLT Tape Subsystem in an enclosure, including 2 DLT7000's, 10 DATA Cartridges, 1 Cleaning Cartridge, Cable Kit for Linux Host including utilities, #LL-Q6210-7D. Quantity is 5 (five) each. Delivery shall be FOB Destination to: Bureau of the Census, 1201 East Tenth Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47132, ATTN: Receiving Section-Bldg. 60F. Acceptance at same location. Delivery date is NLT Thursday, 30-SEP-1999. The following provisions and clauses apply to this RFQ; 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, 52.212-2, Evaluations-Commercial Items, 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (include a completed copy with offer), and 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. Bids may be faxed to 812-218-3937 and must be submitted NLT COB, 5PM, Friday, 10-SEP-1999. Award will be made to the responsive bidder offering the lowest cost. In order to be considered responsive, an offeror must bid on the full quantities stated. The Government anticipates only one purchase order as a result of this notice. Posted 09/04/99 (W-SN376690). (0247)

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