The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is requesting quotations from SMALL business vendors for Ink Drier,Cobalt 5.6%, Printing Resinate, High Viscosity (to be in accordance with BEP Specifications), to be contained in 55 Gallon Close Metal Drums (425-lbs per Drum), and palletized. Interested SMALL business vendors maybe provided one (1) copy of the specifications by a FAXED or E-MAILED request, which shall include the business name and physical business address, Duns number, business phone number, current date with a copy this notice. 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; A WRITTEN REQUEST FOR QUOTATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. THIS PROCUREMENT IS 100% SET ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES (see numbered note 1). The applicable NAICS (formerly SIC) code is 325188 and the associated small business size standard is 1,000 employees. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is RFQ-04-0560. The total quantity is 5,100 pounds. Delivery shall be made within 30 days after receipt of purchase order. Delivery terms are F.O.B. Destination (any shipping and handling/freight charges shall be included in the unit price). Delivery shall be made to Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Landover Warehouse, 3201 Pennsy Drive, Landover, Maryland 20785. The resulting purchase order shall be firm fixed price. The basis for award shall be quality, price and delivery. Vendor will be required to provide Certificate of Analysis or Certificate of Conformance and Results of Inspection for each batch or lot in shipment. Vender shall fax and mail Original Certification with shipment. All interested SMALL Businesses shall SUBMIT A WRITTEN QUOTATION, which will be considered by the agency. Quotations may be made on an 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, business address and phone number, fax number, tax identification number, Duns number and size status (i.e., small business, disadvantaged business or woman owned business). If this material is available under GSA Contract please provide the Contract Number and expiration date. All REQUESTS FOR SPECIFICATIONS are due by fax or e-mail on Tuesday, June 08, 2004 by 3:30 p.m. All QUESTIONS related only to this notice are due by fax or e-mail on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 by 3:30 p.m. All QUOTATIONS are due on Monday, June 21, 2004 by 3:30 p.m. Address correspondences related only to this notice to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), Office of Procurement, MIT Division, Washington, D.C., Attention: Ms. Rosher Gilbert by FAX TO 202-874-3135 and/or by E-MAIL TO:
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