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Copy Paper for EPA Cincinnati 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 the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Cincinnati, OH requires Boise 054922 Aspen 100, 100% Post-Consumer Recycled Content Office Paper, 92 Bright, 20 lb, 8 ½ x 11 (letter), White, 440 Cartons (11 pallets) Ten Reams of 500 Sheets each, total of 5,000 sheets per Carton. FOB Destination in accordance with the specifications and procedures outlined below. This acquisition will be subject to full and open competition and will be processed in accordance with FAR Parts 12 and 13. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 322121 with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. The paper shall be the specific brand with the following specifications: Boise 054922 Aspen 100, 100% Post-Consumer Recycled Content Office Paper, 92 Bright, 20 lb, 8 ½ x 11 (letter), White, 440 Cartons (11 pallets) Ten Reams of 500 Sheets each, total of 5,000 sheets per Carton. No other paper brand will be accepted. An Ability One waiver has already been approved. Please see the attached Brand Name Justification. The solicitation number is RFQ-OH-17-00148 and is issued as a request for quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95, effective 19 Jan 2017. This solicitation includes the following clauses and provisions: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors; 52.212-2 Evaluation; 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions; and 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders; 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications. For 52.212-5 the following clauses apply within 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons; 52.233-3 Protest After Award; 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program; 52.222-3 Convict Labor 52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving; 52.225-3 Buy American Act ¿ Free Trade Agreements ¿ Israeli Trade Act;, Alternate I; 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases; and 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System for Award Management; EPA-H-42-102 Utilization of FedConnect for Contract Administration; EPA will utilize the FedConnect® web portal in administering this contract. The contractor must be registered in FedConnect® and have access to the FedConnect website located at https://www.fedconnect.net/Fedconnect/. For assistance in registering or for other FedConnect® technical questions please call the FedConnect® Help Desk at +1 (555) 000-0000 or email at contact@example.gov Award will be made on Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable basis. Quotations shall be submitted no later than July 19, 2017 1:00 pm (EDT) via FedConnect.net. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Point of Contact for this requirement Jennifer Vollman, Contract Specialist, at +1 (555) 000-0000, or e mail at contact@example.gov.