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49 -- AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SHOP EQUIPMENT SOL 7FXG-P5-97-4904-B DUE 101597 POC Kay Nelson, Contracting Officer, (817) 978-2491 Preinvitation notice scheduled to issue on or about 10/15/97. This solicitation is a standing solicitation for Federal Supply Schedule FSC Group 49, Part I, Section B, from which the Government contemplates award of contracts for supplies listed in the 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. The schedule period will be continuous, and will contain contracts with periods that commence on the 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 date of award, unless ruther extended pursuant to any options to Extend the Term of the contract, or canceled sooner. FSC 4910. Standard Commercial Products; Multiple Award Schedule; Fixed Price w/EPA; Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity contracts for Automotive Maintenance and Repair Shop Equipment. Delivery within 45 days ARO; FOB Destination, includes 48 contiguous statges and the District of Columbia. To assist customers agencies to determine when they should seek a price decrease, a lievel called the maximum order will be established. 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 Not 12 (Trade Agreements). All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. (0258)

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