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61 -- BATTERIES, CARBON ZINC, 9V SOL 7FXI-M7-98-6113-S DUE 110398 POC Teresa Michals, Contracting Officer (817)978-2493 Preinvitation notice scheduled to issue on or about 8/3/98. Solicitation scheduled to issue on or about 10/2/98. NSN 6135-00-850-3177-Battery, Carbon Zinc, 9volt. In accordance with ANSI C18.1, ANSI/NEDA No. 1604D. Maximum age on delivery 180 days. Unit package of twelve (12) batteries, Shipping case consisting of 6 unit packages (for a total of 72 batteries). Required marking in accordance with ANSI Standard C18.1 and Fed-Std-123G. Bar code marking is required. Shipping containers must also be marked with date of manufacture and date of expiration. Unit packages and shipping containers must also include the statement "RECOMMENDED STORAGE TEMPERATURE: 72F (22.2 C) OR BELOW." Pallets must be 48x40, four-way entry, and be bark-free. Requests for copies of the solicitation may be faxed to 817-978-3761, Attn: Teresa Michals (please include your full address and phone number). FOB Destination to GSA distribution facilities in Stockton, CA, Fort Worth, TX, Atlanta, GA and Burlington, NJ. Delivery expected tobe 30 days After Receipt of Order (ARO). 3/1/99 through 2/28/2001. (Include on all synopses) All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. Solicitation issue and opening dates are approximate. Posted 07/28/98 (W-SN229503). (0209)

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