99 -- MICRON FILTERS

The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspections Service (APHIS)National Veterinary Service Laboratory (NVSL) Ames IA intends to procure a quantity (100 packages) of Brand: Pallgelman 3/PK #CFS92SSCCK, Super DCF Filter (0.2 micron) and (50) packages of Pallcorp #CSG95NGCCK Prefilter, Brand name or Equal. NAICS Code 339999. This is a firm fixed price contract. Simplified procurement procedures will be used as well as commercial item acquisition regulations per FAR 12. THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 112.6 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 01-15. Applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference; Prompt Payment 52.249-1 (4/84); Fixed price 52.243-1 (8-87); Small Disadvantaged Business Concert 52.219-1; Notice of price Evaluations preference for Hub Zone Small Business Concern 52.219-4; instruction to Offerors - Commercial Items 52.212-1 (10/00); 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 (4/98); Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items 52.212-5 (10/98); Brand name or Equal 52.211-6 (6/99); ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES MAY SUBMIT A QUOTATION FOR CONSIDERATION. This is set aside for a small business and award will be made to the lowest priced responsive responsible offer. Proposals are due by August 13, 2003 at 10:30 A.M. Local time. Proposals mayn be faxed to 612-370-2136 with signed original forwarded by mail to: USDA APHIS PURCHASING, Butler Square West, 5th Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55403. Referenced FAR clauses be accessed for review on the Internet at the following web site: http//www.arnet.gov/far. All offers must be signed. Offers should include tax payer identification number and DUNS number and business size.