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51 -- PORTABLE TOOL BOXES SOL 6FES-98-AWAG0-D1-I DUE 062998 POC Genia Watson (6FESI-D1), 816/823-1296 Quotes are being solicited for an open market simplified acquisition for two Portable Tool Boxes:(1)5140-00-289-8910 (Qty. 658), Type II-General, class 1 with 4 cantilever trays, box size 3. (2) 5140-00-289-8911 (Portable Tool Box (Qty. 200), Type II-General, class 1 with 4 cantilever trays, box size 2. This will not be a total small business set-aside. The following paragraphs apply to both items:Technical Documents-IAW Fed. Spec. GGG-T-558D/Gen,(General Spec. for Portable Tool Box) dated 10/19/92 & Fed. Spec. GGG-T-558/2C(General Type for Portable Tool Box) dated 10/19/92. Exceptions to Document GGG-T-558/2C: Paragraph 3.1, delete paragraph 3.3-delete first sentence & substitute "Type II, class 1 tool boxes shall be similar to figures 1 & 2 with hip roof design & shall consist of body, lids, 4 cantilever trays, & hardware. "Paragraph 3.3.2, delete in the 6th sentence the words " or with a lid that is integral with the box lid & positioned so that it forms a cover for the upper trays." Paragraph 3.3.3.1, add "Mounting bracket & handle shall be designed so that the handle & bracket will not distort nor will the handle slip out of the mounting brackets under any conditions or position that the fully loaded box is carried in." Exceptions to Technical Document-GGG-T-558 General Specification, paragraph 4.3, Testing Methods, delete the last sentence of the paragraph & substitute "one sample box shall be used for testing." Those business concerns seriously interested in quoting are asked to submit their request by fax at 816/926-3678, Attn.-Genia Watson. The Request for Quote (complete IPD & Federal Specifications) will be issued on or about 06/29/98. (0163)

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