75 -- PAPERS

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is requesting quotations from vendors for the following item: Paper, blue interleaving, 24 ¾ x 44, 116.5m, 50% RAG regular finish (wove) grain long (Basis 17inch by 22inch 40 lbs) grain to run long direction. 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 issue. This procurement is 100% set aside for small business. (See numbered note 1). This applicable Sic code is 3221 and the associated small business size standard is 500 employees. The request for Quotation (RFQ) number is RFQ-05-0255. The total quantity is 100 Reams. Delivery shall be made in 60 days after receipt of purchase order. Delivery terms are F.O.B Destination to the Bureau of Engraving & Printing BEP Landover Warehouse 3201 Pennsy Drive Landover Warehouse Maryland. The resulting purchase order shall be firm fixed price. The basis for award shall be based on price. All interested vendors 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, and 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 January 7, 2005.