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79 -- CLEANING EQIPMENT AND SUPPLIES SOL 7FXG-Z3-93-7927-B DUE 101596 POC Mark Brady, contracting officer, 817/978-3711 Preinvitation notice scheduled to issue on or about 09/03/96. Solicitationscheduled to issue on or about 10/15/96. This solicitation is a standing solicitation for the federal supply schedule FSC group 79, part I, section B, from which the government contemplates award of contracts for supplies listed inthe schedule of items. This solicitation will remain in effect unless amended and/or replaced by an updated solicitation. There is no closing date for receipt of offers, therefore, offers may be submitted for consideration at any time during the life of this solicitation. Effective immediately, this federal supply schedule will no longer have a prescribed beginning and ending date. Theschedule period will be continuous, and will contain contracts with periods thatcommence on date of award (DOA) and expire five years (exclusive of any options)from the DOA. In addition the multiple award schedule solicitations will become standing ''opportunities for new offers. This means that new offers may be forwarded to the contracting officer, at the address above, at any time. Contracts awarded under this solicitation will be in effect for five years from the date of award, unless further extended pursuant to any option to extend the term of the contract, or canceled sooner. FSC 7910. Standard commercial products; multiple award schedule; fixed price W/EPA; indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity contracts for cleaning equipment and supplies accessories and attachments). Delivery within 30-60 days ARO; FOB destination, includes 48 contiguous states and the district of Columbia. To assist customer agencies to determine when they should seek a price decrease, a level called themaximum order level will 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 vendors will not be obligated to accept these orders in accordance with FAR 52.216-19. under this solicitation, offers will also be accepted for brands identical to those currently awarded. See Note 12 (trade agreements). All responsible parties may submit an offer which will be considered.(0267)

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