Amendment 1:  The purpose of this amendment is to clarify the deadline of the proposals.  All proposals are due 3 April 2009 at 12:00pm EST.  The due date on page 7 of the solicitation is hereby changed to reflect the correct date of 3 April 2009 at 12:00 pm EST.  All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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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.  The solicitation number is HSSS01-09-R-0024 as a request for proposal (RFP).  The Government intends to award a competitive commercial fixed priced type contract for the US Secret Service.  This requirement is for the purchase and modification of twenty-four (24) commercial fume hoods to be delivered and installed in accordance with the attached specifications.   The contract is intended to be awarded by 27 April 2009.  Award will be made on best value.  The resulting contract will be from 27 April 2009 to 1 July 2009.  The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 334516.  This requirement is set aside for 100% small business.

 Potential offerors are hereby notified that the solicitation and subsequent amendments to the solicitation will only be available by downloading the documents at the Federal Business Opportunities Website at http://www.fbo.gov.  This office will not issue hard copy solicitations.  By submitting a proposal, the vendor will be self-certifying that neither the requestor nor the principal corporate officials and owners are currently suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to receive contracts from any Federal Agency. 

 All offerors shall view the attached solicitation for instructions on submitting a proposal.  The deadline for receipt of proposals is 3 April 2009 by 1200 EST and sent via email to [email protected].  Hard copy or faxed proposals shall not be accepted.  Inquiries shall be emailed to Cheryl Bernhard at [email protected].