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49 -- MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SHOP EQUIPMENT/CLEANING SOL 7FXG-C7-96-4905-3 DUE 103196 POC Vicki Moore, contracting officer, phone 817/978-8632, FAX 817/978-8634 This announcement is issued to correct original synopsis published May 21, 1996. Solicitation closing date is extended to October 31, 1996. The followingsin is added to the solicitation, SIN 239-9-AUTOMATIC cleaning machines and/or small parts washers with recirculating solution systems. Systems are designed to reduce need for disposal of hazardous waste. All contracts awarded under this multiple award schedule solicitation will include an option to extend the term of the contract along with other related clauses which allow for extension of the contract term. The option provisions allow for an option to be exercisedat the END of the initial basic schedule period which will extend the contract performance period for an additional 5-YEAR period with annual open seasons as applicable. Identical product lines will be considered only on the basic period, or on the open Season solicitation issued before exercise of the option period. When the option to extend the term of the contract is exercised all extended contracts will become indefinite DELIVERY--INDEFINITE quantity contracts with 100 dollar quaranteed minimum for the option period. Various clauses including clause I-FSS-599, electronic commerce - federal acquisition network (facnet), which implements GSA advantage (general services administrations on-line shopping program) are included. Also included is CLAUSEI-FSS-125, requirments exceeding maximum order, and related clauses which implement the new maximum order provisions. These new provisions allow customeragencies to seek price decreases based on requirments which exceed the maximum order established on any resultant contracts. To assist the customer agencies to determine when they should seek a price decrease, a level called a maximum order will be established on 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. All contracts to be awarded include industrial funding provisions. Federal supply schedule 49, II will be revised to delete special item numbers (SINS) 239-10 (radiator cleaning systems), 239-17D (paint mixing equipment) and 239-18 (accessories). Products previously awarded under SIN 239-18 (accesories) will be allowed under appropriate SIN. Contract period willbe 04/01/97, or date of award, through 03/31/02. solicitation will be reopened four times in approximately yearly intervals to consider new offers. See Note 12 (trade agreements). All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered.(0271)

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