The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is requesting quotations from vendors to purchase 48, boxes, High performance, multipurpose EDM wire with a CuZn coating which is suitable for precision as well as high speed cutting. Type soft with a tensile strength range of 70,000 psi. to 75,000 psi. Spool weight is approximately 17.5 lbs and packaged two to a box. Equivalent to GISCO BRONCO CUT X. Wire to be shipped in crate quantities (24 boxes). Delivery date for first shipment, October 2004, Delivery date for second shipment April 2005. 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 Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is RFQ-05-0043. Delivery terms are F.O.B Destination to The Bureau of Engraving & Printing, 14th & C ST SW, Washington, DC 2022. The resulting purchase order shall be awarded based on quality 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 applicable credit or trade in, 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 October 13, 2004. Quotations may be faxed to Diane Rollins at (202) 874-3135 or transmitted via e-mail to
[email protected].