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84 -- SPECIAL PURPOSE CLOTHING SOL 7FXG-E4-97-8409-B POC Beverly Michael, Contracting Officer, (817) 978-8666 This is refreshment 1 to Standing Solicitation 7FXG-E4-97-8409-B for Federal Supply Schedule FSC Group 84, Part II, Section B, which originally issued June 20, 1997. This refreshment contains all new regulatory changes. Effective with this refreshed solicitation, Schedule 84/II/B becomes Worldwide. The Government contemplates establishing contracts, which may be used as sources of supply for domestic and/or overseas delivery for the supplies listed in the Schedule of Items. Resulting contracts for domestic delivery will be FOB Destination, 48 contiguous United States and Washington, DC. Overseas delivery will be FOB Destination for delivery outside the 48 contiguous United States and Washington, DC. 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. This solicitation will remain in effect unless amended and/or replaced by an updated. Contracts awarded under this solicitation will include anoption to extend the term of the contract and 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, whichever is sooner. Individual contract awards will be effective the first day of the month following the date of award and expire five years (exclusive of any options) from the DOA. All contracts will be indefinite delivery -- indefinite quantity contracts with $100 guaranteed minimum for the contract period. Offers will be accepted for products identical to those currently awarded. The solicitation includes 45 Special Item Numbers covering the following categories: gloves, polyvinyl, nitril, pvc coated, rubber, synthetic rubber; waterproof, chemical and electrical safety protective worksuits consisting of jackets, coats, pants, bib overalls, 2 pc suits; all lightweight rainwear, caps, hats & covers; industrial work footwear consisting of over-the-sock work boots, rubber overshoes, utility boots, hip & knee boots, waders, safety toe shoes and boots; heavy cold weather industrial work clothing such as coats, jackets, insulated vests, overalls, coveralls, pants, gloves, insulated/waterproof boots; anti-exposure clothing such as coveralls, jackets, coats with/w/o beavertails, pants designed to keep body afloat, provide hypothermia protection (CG approved); abandon ship/immersion total coverage suits designed to keep body afloat & dry(CG approved); disposable coveralls; general purpose coveralls; clothing for food preparation and serving, chef's clothing; structural firefighting clothing -- NFPA approved coats, trousers, boots, helmets, gloves, stationwear; personal flotation devices both CG approved and non-CG approved. SIN 633-42 -- New Technology has been renamed as 633-42 -- Introduction of New Products. 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 that 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 seek a 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 12 (Trade Agreements). All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. (0156)

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