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99 -- ELECTRONIC COMMERCIAL CATALOG SOL SP0410-96-R-0760 DUE 010396 POC Contact: For copies of RFP/IFB solicitations (available at least 15 days from announcement, phone or write DGSC Attn:DGSC-ESA, Debbie Minter, Contract Specialist, 804-279-4016 or facsimilie 804-279-3715. The Defense General Supply Center (DGSC), a major component of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), is designing and plans to test a prototype electronic Commercial catalog (E-CAT). The intent is to identify several major customers as test sites and deploy an ecatwith selected common-use items supplied by a limited number of vendors (initial plan is not more than five). This initiative represents an opportunity for DGSC to provide its customers with a viable alternative to localpurchasing. Through the E-CAT, customers shall be pro vided with the capability to identify, evaluate, and order items which can be shipped directly from the item supplier to the customer. This approach should yield benefits for all parties. Expected results include: Prices that compare favorable with local purchase prices reduced logistics response time (lrt), increased customer choice, elimination of second destinationcharges, increased visibility for supplier products, reduced handling costs, and the ability to redirect skilled workforce resources to more complex procurementtask. DGSC seeks vendors to participate in the test of the E-CAT. Vendors should meet the following criteria: 1. Currently sell Commercial items which are routinely purchased by DLA and DLA'S major customers (Army, airforce, Navy, and Marine Corps); 2. The items sold todla'S major customer, which are candidates for the E-catshould be listed in catalogs of Commercial items sold in substantial quantities to the general Public; 3. In exchange for obtaining visibility to DLA'S worldwide customer Market, be prepared to offer discounts on items sold through the E-CAT to offset DGSC'S COST recovery rate so DLA'S customers will not see an increase in price beyond what they are now paying; 4. Be capable of using ANSI X12 transaction sets to include 810, 824,832, 841, 848, 850, 855, 856, and 997. A preproposal conference is planned shortly after issuance of the RFP and schedule details will be specified in the solicitation. Written inquiries may be directed to DGSC-ESA/Debbie Mintr/FAX 804-279-3715. Duration of contract period: 12 months. All responsible sources may submit offer which DGSC shall consider(0338)

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