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51 -- HARDWARE STORE SOL 6FES-E6-970137-B POC Alan Basler (816/823-1297) Solicitation No. 6FES-E6-970137-B is a Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) standing solicitation which will be issued on or about June 10, 1998. It is for commercially available hardware and similar type stores nationwide offering a discount on all supplies and services to agencies of the Federal Government for hardware and hardware related items. This will not be set-aside for small business. MAS standing solicitations do not have a closing date for receipt of orders. Contracts awarded will have variable contract periods. Offers may be submitted in response to this MAS standing solicitation at any time, not just at the time a standing solicitation is "refreshed" or updated. Variable contract award periods of five (5) years will commence on the date of award with one(1) five(5)year option to extend the term of the contract. You may request a copy of this MAS standing solicitation by faxing your request to (816) 926-3678 Attention: Alan Basler. Please ensure your request includes solicitation number, company name, address, phone number, and point of contact. (0142)

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