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23 -- WHEEL AND TRACK VEHICLES SOL 7FXG-T5-96-2301-1 DUE 110196 POC Alan Searsy, Contract Specialist, 817/978-8370 Preinvitation notice scheduled to issue on or about 09/01/96. Solicitationscheduled to open on or about 10/01/96. Multiple award schedule contract. FOB destination. 48 contiguous states and Washington, DC. Contract period will be December 1, 1996, or date of award, whichever is later, through September 30, 2000. This solicitation represents the first open Season, which is being issuedearly (original date was to be effective October 1, 1997). The solicitation will be reopened one more time during the contract period (scheduled date January 1999). Special item number 251-04 (utility vehicles, electric, 4 wheel drive) has been canceled. Special item number 251-06 has been changed to utiltyvehicle, off road, automotive design. Indefinite delivery contract with $100 guaranteed minimum for the contract period. Various clauses include I-FSS-599, electronic commerce-federal acquisition network (facnet) are included which implement GSA advantage (gsas online shopping program). Also included is CLAUSEI-FSS-125, requirments exceeding the maximum order and related clauses which implement the new maximum order provisions allowing customer agencies to seek price decreases based upon requirements which exceed the maximum order established under any resultant contracts. To assist the customer agencies to determine when they should seek a price decrease, a level called a maximum orderwill be established under each contract. When an agency order exceeds this amount, it is recommended that the agency contact the vendor for a reduced price. The vendor will not be obligated to accept these orders in accordance with FAR 52.216-19. see Note 12 (trade agreements). All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered.(0236)

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