GSA, general products center, stock contracting div. (7FXI-T6) 819 Taylor Street, room 6A24 Fort Worth, Texas 76102-6114

40 -- CHAINS SOL 7FXI-T6-96-4003-S DUE 120396 POC Helen Carter, contracting specialist, 817/978-3517 Preinvitation notice scheduled to issue on or about 10/08/96. Solicitationscheduled to issue on or about 10/31/96. Multiple national stock numbers. Chain, welded, chain link, connecting chain assembly in accordance with federal specification rr-c271d dated September 25, 1990 and amendment 1 dated November 29,1995. Requirements contract for FOB destination to various GSA distribution facilities. Contract period will be 02/01/97 through 01/31/99, with 3 one year option periods. I-FSS-167, option to extend the term of the contract. see Note 12 (trade agreements). All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered.(0268)

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