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81 -- WOODEN CONTAINERS PACKING, AND PACKING SUPPLIES SOL IA1101-S6234662 DUE 050696 POC Kristine Muschette, 202-205-9467 Overseas Packing Boxes, Wood, Nailed, new in various sizes as follows: Style 2-17'' X 14-3/4'' X 12-1/2'' Estimated Annual Quantity 168 each; Style 4-25-1/2'' X 21-1/2'' X 16'' Estimated Annual Quantity 216 each; Style 2-38-1/2'' X 23'' X 22-1/2'' Estimated Annual Quantity 288 each; Style 2-54'' X 37-1/2'' X 28'' Estimated Annual Quantity 720 each. In accordance with Federal Specification PPP-B-621D Dated October 21, 1981 including Amendment No. 3 dated December 30, 1985, class 2, type 3. Indefinite Quantity. Unit: each, FOB destination: Brooklyn, NY, Contract performance period: One year from date of award with options to extend for four additional one-year periods. Approximate opening date: May 6, 1996. Request for copies of this solicitation shall be in writing to Kristine Muschette at the address shown above. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered. Numbered Note 42 applies. (0079)

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