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42 -- FIRE HOSE, RUBBER LINED AND SYNTHETIC SOL 7FXI-J6-97-4205-S DUE 100397 POC Jennifer Marshall, Contracting Officer, 817/978-4135 Preinvitation notice scheduled to issue on or about 8/2/97. Solicitation scheduled to issue on or about 8/2/97. 1. 10 NSNs Shall be in accordance with latest revision of Commercial Item Description A-D-2284 dated August 27, 1984; Forest Service Specification 5100-108E dated August 1996; Forest Service Specification 5100-186C dated October 1996; and Forest Service Specification 5100-187A dated October 1996. Some items require Prequalification. Information regarding qualification requirements may be obtained from U.S. Forest Service, San Dimas Technology and Development Center (SDTDC), 444 East Bonita Avenue, San Dimas, CA 91773. 7. Unit of issue-LG 8. Destination delivery to various GSA Supply Depots. 10. Contract period-February 1, 1998, or date of award whichever is later, through January 31, 1999. 11. See note 12-trade agreements 13. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. (0182)

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