23--VEHICLE, SUV

The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), International Services (IS), Mexico City, Mexico, intends to procure one (1) Chevrolet Suburban "N" model 2002. Submit faxed quotations to "Purchasing Section," at (612) 370-2136, Attention Charlene Lambert. QUOTATIONS ARE DUE APRIL 2, 2002 BY 10:00 a.m. local time. Simplified procurement procedures will be used as well as commercial item acquisition regulations per FAR 12. NAICS code 441110. THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses which are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-03. Applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference: Prompt Payment 52.249-1 (4/84); Firm Fixed price 52.216-2 (01/97); Fixed Price 52.243-1 (8/87); Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concern 52.249-1; Notice of Price Evaluation preference for HUB Zone Small Business Concern 52.219-4; Instructions to Offerors -Commercial Items 52.212-1; Evaluation-Commercial items 52.212-2 (10/97); Offeror Representations and Certifications 52.212-3 (10/98); Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items 52.212-4 (05/01); Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items 52.212-5 (10/98). ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES MAY SUBMIT A QUOTATION FOR CONSIDERATION. All offers must be signed. Offers should include tax payer identification number__________________________ DUNS number__________________ and business size ___________________. SPECIFICATIONS: contractor must be a registered Mexican authorized dealer located within a 20 kilometer radius of the requesting office. Chevrolet Suburban "N" model 2002 with dual A/C, power windows, automatic transmission, 9 passenger capacity. Quotations will be evaluated on lowest price.