SPINDLE DESKTOP COUNTER: The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) hereby request quotations for the following: Spindle counter-desktop with UV counterfeit detection. This spindle counter must allow notes to be counted strapped which is a vital feature. This notice is a solicitation for commercial supplies in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE NOTICE AND THE INSTRUCTIONS HEREIN. This notice constitutes the only solicitation; therefore a written request will not be issued. This procurement is 100% set aside for small business. The applicable NAICS code is 333313 and the associated business size standard is 500 employees. The request for quotation (RFQ) number is RFQ-06-0322. Delivery terms are F.O.B. Destination to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Loading Dock, D Street between 13th and 14th Street S.W. In order to compete, interested parties must submit a quote by 12:00 pm EST on May 1, 2006 via fax at (202)874-3135 or e-mail at
[email protected]. Quotations may be submitted on a 1449 or company letterhead. Quotations shall include the RFQ number, proposed unit price, any prompt payment discount terms, company name, point of contact, address, phone number, fax number, tax identification number, DUNS number and size status. The source selection will be based on price. Telephone inquiries are strongly discouraged. Interested offerors are encouraged to register at FedBizOpps (www.fedbizopps.gov ) for electronic notification of issuance of any amendments or changes to this notice.