81--GUN SAFES

The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Wildlife Services (WS), intends to procure Homack gun safes for 42 separate locations, Brand Name or Equal. NAICS Code 332995 . This is a firm fixed price contract, f.o.b. destinations. Simplified acquisition 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 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 01-07. Applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference: Prompt Payment 52.249-1 (4/84); Changes--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 Offerers - Commercial Items 52.212-1 (10/00); Evaluation-Commercial items 52.212-2 (10/97); Offerer 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 (8/99). ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES MAY SUBMIT A QUOTATION FOR CONSIDERATION. Award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable responsive responsible offerer. Only offers that provide a quote on all of the safes will be considered. Quotations are due by AUGUST 13, 2002, 10:00 A. M. CST. Proposals may be faxed to 612-370-2136 Referenced FAR clauses can 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 ____________. SPECIFICATIONS: 8-gun cabinet with 2-key coded anti-drill locks; full-length welded hinge; steel locking bolts; 1 storage shelf; 2 ammunition bins; baked enamel finish; 1/2" foam bottom; approximate dimensions 21" x 10" x 55". The gun safes must meet requirements of certified testing of guns safes as set forth by the State of California. Quotations must include the shipping of the gun safes as per quantity and zip codes as listed: 16 each Arizona 85029; 26 each California 95825; 15 each California 96056; 15 each California 96356; 15 each California 93268; 15 each California 92021; 4 each Colorado 80225; 6 each Colorado 81506; 7 each Idaho 83709; 9 each Idaho 83330; 9 each Idaho 83201; 11 each Montana 59103; 11 each Montana 59601; 18 each Nebraska 68516; 11 each New Mexico 87113; 15 each New Mexico 88201; 10 each New Mexico 88001; 20 each North Dakota 58501; 11 Nevada 89502; 7 each Nevada 89801; 11 each Nevada 89301; 55 each Oklahoma 73105; 10 each Oregon 97303; 10 each Oregon 97470; 12 each Oregon 97845; 36 each Utah 84119; 4 each Washington 98502; 20 each Washington 98370; 15 each Washington 98837; 1 each Washington 98902; 16 each Wyoming 82604; 9 each Wyoming 82901; 10 each Alaska 99646; 10 each Texas 78201; 20 each Texas 76801; 18 each Texas 79015; 27 each Texas 77840; 15 each Texas 78408; 24 each Texas 79735; 28 each Texas 75710; 20 each Texas 78028; 20 each Texas 76903; 24 each Texas 78801; for a total of 666 gun safes.