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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, FAX (817) 978-8661, Email: paulette.sepulvado@gsa.gov 17. Solicitation scheduled to issue on or about 7/1/98. 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 and 11/26/97) from which the Government contemplates award of contracts for supplies listed in the Schedule of Items covering 11 Special Item Numbers. The scope is expanded to include worldwide delivery. Resulting contracts will be FOB DESTINATION, for the 48 contiguous United States and Washington D.C. Terms will also be FOB DESTINATION for all locations outside of this domestic scope. Contact points for locations outside the domestic scope are mandatory in order to provide those locations with local assistance. 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 on the date of award (DOA) and expire five years (exclusive of any options) from the DOA unless further extended pursuant to an Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, or canceled sooner. These new provisions will ensure that our customers are provided a continuous source of supply. For more information, visit our Federal Supply Schedule Program website -- http://pub.fss.gsa.gov/fcoc/sched.htm. Offers will be accepted for brands identical to those currently awarded. All contracts will be indefinite delivery -- indefinite quantity contracts with $100 guaranteed minimum for the contract period. There have been several SIN changes since the last solicitation issuance. The following are the changes to the SINs for this program: SIN 402-5 has been expanded to include "desk products". SIN 402-11 "New Technology" has now been renamed "Introduction of New Products". Several new SINs are applicable under thissolicitation: SIN 402-12 -- Imprintable Computer Accessories, including Mouse Pads and Wrist Rests; 402-13 -- Magnets; 402-14 -- Imprintable Stress Indicators, including Stress Balls; and 402-15 -- Imprintable Planners, Portfolios and Calculators. The following SINs still do apply to this schedule: 402-5 -- Awards (including Eagle Awards and Military Statues), Plaques, Trophies, Ribbons, Metals, and Desk Products; 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. 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. Acceptance of the Government Purchase Card is mandatory for payments equal to or less than the micro-purchase threshold for oral or written delivery orders. You must be capable of receiving payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) in accordance with Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-125, Prompt Payment. 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. (0168)

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