U.S. Department of State, Acquisitions Division, Office of Foreign Buildings Operations, A/FBO/AP/AD, SA-6, Room L-600, P.O. Box 12248 Rosslyn Station, Arlington, VA 22219

72 -- LEAD CRYSTAL GLASSWARE FOR U.S. DEPT. OF STATE FOREIGN SERVICE POSTS SOL S-FBOAD-96-R-0057. DUE 061996. The POC is Robert A. Lindquist (703) 516-1960. The U.S. Department of State, Office of Foreign Buildings Operations, is seeking a firm to provide crested and uncrested Lead Crystal Glassware for overseas Foreign Service Posts. This will be a Definite Quantity, Indefinite Delivery Contract with a duration of one base year plus four one year options. The successful offeror must have a facility for warehousing, packing and shipping within the United States. ``Product Samples'' will be required in accordance with specifications contained in the solicitation package. ``Product Samples'' submitted by interested parties shall conform with the following: a) Match in shape and size of samples and specifications as stated in the solicitation. b) Hand blown lead crystal. c) Etched crest must be distinct and defined. d) Good clarity and luster. e) Rim edges smooth and even. The solicitation issue date is on or about May 20, 1996, and all proposals must be received 30 calendar days after issuance. Firms with a Standard Industry Code (SIC) of 3229, Pressed and Blown Glass and Glassware, N.E.C., which are interested in this procurement opportunity may request a copy of the solicitation for proposals from this office. Written requests may be sent to the following address: U.S. Department of State, A/FBO/AP/AD, Room L-600, P.O. Box 12248 Rosslyn Station, Arlington, VA 22219, Attn: Robert A. Lindquist. Requests may also be sent by facsimile to (703) 875-6292, Attn: Robert A. Lindquist. Telephone requests will not be accepted. All requests, written or faxed, must identify the solicitation number appearing at the beginning of this advertisement. (124)

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