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The Federal Bureau of Prisons , Federal Correctional Institution in Greenville, Illinois has prepared a combined synopisis/solicitation for commercial items in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This is a combined SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for the acquisition of the following items: 1. Four Water Heater Replacement Tanks, 2. 100 Foot of O-Ring Cord Material, 3. 50 Foot of Flue Collector Gasket Material, 4. Ten Burner Gaskets. These items will be delivered to the Federal Correctional Institution, Greenville, U.S. Hwy 40 & 4th Street, Greenville, Illinois 62246. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) 40703-0510-4. This will be a firm fixed price contract. The North American Industry Classification System code for this solicitation is 423720. This solicitation is 100% Set-Aside for Small Business. The small business size standard is 100 employees. The Government intends to make a single award with firm fixed prices. Award will be made to the responsible/responsive bidder who submits the most advantageous offer to the Government based on price. The RFQ incorporates the following provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-19. FAR Clause 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Items (JULY 2003), subsection (a), (b), (f), (g), and (j) applies. Clause 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (JUN 2003), Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Items (FEB 2002), Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders–Commercial Items (JUN 2003), subsection (b)1,3,7,10,13-19 and 30 applies. Clause 52.212-4 Commercial Items-Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003). The full text provision or clause may be accessed electronically at www.arnet.gov/far. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. The procurement of four TurboPower Gas-fired Water Heater Replacement Tanks and related parts as listed. These replacement tanks must be specific PVI Model #’s as indicated. The tanks should be less the module, but to include the tank and controls. The quantity is as follows: a) one Replacement Tank PVI Model #1000NHE75A-TP WH-N-5, 75 Gallon Horizontal Tank b) two Replacement Tanks PVI Model #500N400A-TP 400 Gallon, c) one Replacement Tank PVI Model #1250N500A-TP 500 Gallon, d) 100 Foot of O-Ring Cord Material, e) 50 Foot of Flue Collector Gasket Material, f) six Burner Gaskets for a 625 Series Burner, and g) four Burner Gaskets for a 1000 Series Burner. SPECIAL CONTRACT CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS. All potential offerors are advised that this solicitation includes the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) clause. This clause requires all contractors doing business with the Federal Government after September 30, 2003, to be registered in the CCR database. Offerors should include their Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number in their offers. The Contracting Officer will verify registration in the CCR database prior to award by entering the potential awardee’s DUNS number into the CCR database. Failure to complete the registration procedures outlined in this clause may result in elimination from consideration for award. All responsible sources capable of providing the required equipment may submit a quotation for consideration. All contractor quotes shall be submitted to the address listed no later than February 24, 2004 at 2:00 pm central standard time. All quotes shall be clearly marked with RFQ 40703-0510-4. All vendors are hereby notified that if your quote is not received by the date/time and location specified in this notice, it will not be considered. This solicitation is distributed solely through the General Service Administration’s Federal Business Opportunities website at www.fedbizopps.gov. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be available. The website provides all downloading instructions to obtain a copy of the solicitation. All future information concerning the acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will be distributed solely through the website. Interest parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure you have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition.