36 -- Chipboard

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is requesting quotations from vendors to provide 40,000 ea chipboard size 36 inch x 46-5/8 inch approximately 1550 lbs per M sheets weight 133 lbs plus or minus 10 per 1000 square feet. Thickness 0.038 inch min. 0.043 inch maximum. Bursting strength 60 points grain direction either way the long way is preferred. 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 associated small business size standard is 500 employees. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is RFQ-08-0454. Delivery terms are F.O.B Destination to the Bureau of Engraving & Printing. 3201 Pennsy Drive Landover MD 20774. The resulting purchase order shall be firm fixed price. The basis for award shall be price. 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 November 23, 2007 Quotations may be faxed to or transmitted via e-mail to