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41 -- WATER CHILLING SYSTEMS SOL 7FXI-X5-98-4103-B POC Jane Parman, Contracting Officer, (817)978-2929; Fax (817)978-4366; Email Jane.Parman@gsa.gov Solicitation scheduled to issue on or about 8/15/98. This solicitation is a standing solicitation for Federal Supply Schedule FSC Group, Part 41, Section II, from which the Government contemplates award of contracts for supplies and services listed in the Schedule of Items for site specific requirements of Water Chilling Systems. Chillers shall be designed, manufactured, tested, and certified in accordance with American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) standards and Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) standards contained in the specification. If other than a manufacturer, the offeror must submit with their proposal a letter of commitment from the manufacturer which will assure that the offeror has a source of supply sufficient to satisfy the Government's requirements for the term of any resultant contract hereunder. FOB Origin, Freight Prepaid terms apply to the scope, 48 contiguous United States, Washington D.C., Alaska, Hawaii, and all posessions of the United States. This solicitation will remain in effect unless amended and/or replaced by an updated solicitation. Multiple Award Schedule solicitations are "standing" opportunities for new offers. 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. The Federal Supply Schedule period is continuous, and will contain contracts with periods that commence on the date of DOA unless further extended pursuant to any Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, or canceled sooner. All contracts will be indefinite delivery -- indefinite quantity contracts with $100 guaranteed minimum for the contract period 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 12 (Trade Agreements). All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. Posted 07/29/98 (W-SN229849). (0210)

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