MOD 01: The typos in this notice have been corrected. All other terms remain unchanged. 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 only the solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number RFQ-05-0478 is being issued as a request for quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-24. Notice: This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business. The associated NAICS code is 323119 with a size standard not to exceed 500 employees. Place of delivery is Burea of Engraving and Printing, 9000 Blud Mound Road, Fort Worth,TX.76131. Delivery and acceptance is FOB Destination. The provision of 52.212-1, Instruction to Offers - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the provision. The provision 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, applies to this procurement. The evaluation procedure to be used for this procurement is price and price related factors. Offers must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, with offer submitted online eathttp://orca.bpn.gov/. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Clause52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition: 52.222-19, 21, 26, 35, 36, 37, 52.225-1, 52.232-33, 52.219-6. All sources must submit a quote with required Offeror Representations and Certifications by 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time on Monday, May 16, 2005. Quotes received after that time may not be considered. Contact Michele Winston for information regarding the solicitation at 202-874-2183 or e-mail
[email protected]. The response to this solicitation may be accomplished electronically or by facsimile. The fax number is 202-874-2200.