The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is requesting quotations from vendors to provide, 40,000 sheets of Cover Poseidon Perfect, 80 LB paper, size 23 inch x 35 inch, (smooth cover) grain long, bright white, neutral PH. Substitutes are not acceptable. Vendors are to provide a sample of 10 sheets of paper along with their quote representative of the paper they are offering. The simplified acquisition procedures set forth in FAR Parts 12 and 13 shall be used. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation. This notice constitutes the only solicitation; therefore, a written request for quotation will not be issued. This procurement is 100% set aside for small businesses. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is RFQ-04-0698. Delivery terms are F.O.B Destination to the Bureau of Engraving & Printing, 3201 Pennsy Drive, Landover MD 2074. The resulting purchase order shall be awarded based on price, quality and delivery. All interested small businesses are requested to submit a written quotation which will be considered by the agency. Quotations may be submitted on a SF 1449 or on company letterhead. Quotations shall include the RFQ number, the proposed unit price, the proposed extended price, any prompt payment discount terms, company name, point of contact, address, phone number, fax number, tax identification number, DUNS number, and size status (i.e., small business, disadvantaged business or woman owned business). If this item is available under GSA Schedule please provide the schedule number. Quotations are due September 17, 2004. Quotations may be faxed to Diane Rollins at (202) 874-3135 or transmitted via e-mail to
[email protected].