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71 -- REQUEST FOR COMMENT - DRAFT SOLICITATION FOR DESK BASED SYSTEMS FURNITURE AND RELATED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES SOL 1PI-R-0508-96 DUE 052496 POC Contract Specialist, WALLIS, GREG, 202-508-3966 Request for Comments (RFC). This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a request for proposals. UNICOR anticipates awarding a five year requirements contract for a new product line including desk-based systems furniture, stackable walls, and related storage systems. Architect/Engineer and other technical support services relating to the design, manufacture, and installation of these systems are also included. UNICOR is interested in offering the widest possible variety of desking products and related services to our customers. UNICOR expects to award a contract for all required products and services to one successful offeror. The purpose of this RFC is to afford industry an opportunity to provide comments regarding UNICOR's approach to acquiring these products and services. It is hoped that industry feedback will prevent (i) the inclusion of restrictive terms and conditions, (ii) the inclusion of standards that are contrary to industry accepted standards, and (iii) the inclusion of requirements that result in inefficiencies and increased costs. UNICOR will make award to the offeror submitting the proposal that represents the best value to the Government. Best value will be determined by weighing the cost and technical factors stated in the solicitation. A draft solicitation will be mailed to all interested parties submitting a written request to Greg Wallis (either fax your request to: 202/347-9416; or E-mail your request to: gwallis@central.unicor.gov). Industry will be given an opportunity to submit comments at a presolicitation conference in Washington, DC. Details regarding the conference will be(0114)

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