(i)  This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii)  The solicitation number is 14-284-SOL-0015A.  This solicitation is issued as an Request for Quote (RFQ).

(iii)  The corresponding NAICS code is 325412 and the small business standard size is 750 employees.

(iv)  The contract line item number, item, quantity and unit of measure is :

Line No. 001; potassium iodide tablet, 65mg, unit dose package of 20s; 700,000 packages (of 20s)

(v)  Delivery is required on or before February 1, 2014.  Delivery will be made to:  DHHS, SSC, Bldg #5 Receiving Dock, PErry Point,MD  21902

(vi)  The provisions of FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items; and FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial items apply to this acquisition.  The Government will awad a contract resulting from this synopsis/solicitation to the responsible offerror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and provides the best value to the Governemnt - price and other factors considered.

(vii)  Quotes are due Tuesday, december 23, 2013 by 3:30 pm, EST, electronically to the Contracting Officer at timothy.bouchelle@psc.hhs.gov. 

(viii)  Contact Timothy R. Bouchelle, Contracting Officer, at timothy.bouchelle@psc.hhs.gov regarding this solicitation number 14-284-SOL0015A.  Phone inquiries can be made at 410-642-1382.