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74 -- 74 OFFICE EQUIPMENT SOL FCGE-98-C1-0160B POC Laura Goodman, Contract Specialist, Phone (703) 305-6271, Fax (703) 305-5388, Email laura.goodman@gsa.gov WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://159.142.150.114/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ActionCode=P&;ProjectID=F CGE-98-C1-0160B&LocationID=5. E-MAIL: Laura Goodman, laura.goodman@gsa.gov. This solicitation numbered FCGE-98-C1-0160B is a standing solicitation, which will be merged in with Federal Supply Schedule Groups 74, Parts II and III, Office Machines, (typewriters, dictation equipment, mail room equipment, and calculators),and Federal Supply Schedule Group 74 Part IV, High Density Filing, Recordkeeping and Desktop Equipment. This solicitation will result in a Multiple Award, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract. The WEB site address (http: eps.arnet.gov)is where the solicitation will be available on or about August 6, 1998. The scope of this solicitation has been increased to include international coverage. Resulting contracts will cover the 48 contiguous states, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, and FOB destination for overseas delivery. 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 at any time during the life of this solicitation. Contract awards resulting from this solicitation will be for a period of five (5) years after date of award (DOA). In addition the Multiple Award Schedule solicitations will become "Standing" opportunities for new offers. This means that new offers may be forwarded to the Bid Room at General Services Administration, IFB/RFP FCGE-98-C1-0160B, FSS Bid Room (Room L108), 1941 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202, at any time. Offers will be accepted for models identical to those currently awarded. Contracts awarded under this solicitation will be for a five (5) year period, unless further extended pursuant to any option to extend the term of the contract, or cancellation sooner. All resulting contracts will include an option to extend the term of the contract up to 60 months. Posted 07/30/98 (D-SN230782). (0211)

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