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99 -- PART VI SECTION A -- TROPHIES, AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS SOL 7FXG-H8-97-9911-B POC Paulette M. Sepulvado, Contracting Officer, (817) 978-8669 This synopsis replaces the previous synopsis that appeared on March 6, 1997. Solicitation scheduled to issue on or about 11/3/97. This solicitation is a refreshed standing solicitation for Federal Supply Schedule FSC Group 99, Part VI, Section A, (which was previously issued 5/23/97) from which the Government contemplates award of contracts for supplies listed in the Schedule of Items covering 7 Special Item Numbers. Resulting contracts will be FOB DESTINATION, 48 contiguous United States and Washington D.C. 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 period will be continuous, and will contain contracts with periods that will commence after the ending date of the current contracts and will 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. Under this solicitation, offers will be accepted for brands identical to those currently awarded. All contracts under this Multiple Award Schedule Solicitation will include an option to extend the term of the contract. Contracts awarded under this solicitation will be in effect for five years from date of award, unless further extended pursuant to any Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, or canceled sooner. All contracts will be indefinite delivery -- indefinite quantity contracts with $100 guaranteed minimum for the contract period. This solicitation is a result of a combination of two programs: Federal Supply Class 99, Part V, Section A, Recruiting Aids and Promotional Materials and Federal Supply Class 99, Part VI, Section A, Trophies and Awards. The following new SINs are applicable under this solicitation: SIN 402-5 -- Awards (including Eagle Awards and Military Statues), Plaques, Trophies, Ribbons, and Metals, SIN 402-6 -- Lapel Pins, Badges, Buttons and Patches, SIN 402-7 -- Pen Sets and Writing Implements, 402-8 -- Key Tags, Key Rings, Luggage Tags, Pocket Tools, and Ice Scrapers, 402-9 -- Rulers and Tape Measures, 402-10 -- Mugs, Glassware, Plates and Bowls Suitable for Engraving, and SIN 402-11 -- New Technology. Various clauses including Clause I-FSS-599, Electronic Commerce -- Federal Acquisition Network (FACNET), which implements GSA Advantage (GSA's On-Line Shopping Program) are included. Also included in Clause I-FSS-125, Requirements Exceeding the Maximum Order, and related clauses which implement the new maximum order provisions. These new provisions allow customer agencies to seek price decreases based on requirements which exceed the maximum order established on any resultant contracts. To assist the customer agencies to determine when they should seeka price decrease, a level called a maximum order 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 (Var III). All contracts to be awarded include Industrial Funding provisions. See Note 2 (portion Set-aside for small business participation only). See Note 12 (Trade Agreements). All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. (0288)

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