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79 -- CLEANING EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES, CLEANING CHEMICALS AND SORBENTS SOL 7FXG-Z3-93-7927-B- POC Mark Brady, Contracting Officer, Phone (817) 978-3711, Fax (817) 978-8672, Email mark.brady@gsa.gov -- Rita Hatley, Contract Specialist, Phone (817) 978-8651, Fax (817) 978-8672, Email rita.hatley@gsa.gov WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://159.142.150.114/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ActionCode=P&;ProjectID=7 FXG-Z3-93-7927-B-&LocationID=3. E-MAIL: Mark Brady, mark.brady@gsa.gov. Preinvitation notice scheduled to issue on or about 9/14/98. Solicitation scheduled to issue on or about 9/30/98. This solicitation is re-issued to incorporate the following Multiple Award Schedules, previously managed in Auburn Washington: FSC Group 79, Part II, Section A -- Warewashing Compounds and Laundry Detergents; FSC Group 79, Part IV -- Floor & Carpet Care Products; FSC Group 79, Part V -- Sorbents -- Marine and Non-Marine; FSC Group 79, Part VI -- Biodegradable Cleaners/Degreasers & Miscellaneous Cleaning Products; FSC Group 79, Part VII -- Cleaning Chemical Dispensing Systems; and FSC Group 79, Part IX, Section A -- Auto Care Products. This solicitation is a standing solicitation for Federal Supply Schedule FSC Group 79, Part I, Section B, from which the Government contemplates award of contracts for supplies listed in the Schedule of Items. This solicitation will remain in effect unless amended and/or replaced by an updated solicitation. There is no closing datefor 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 will no longer have a prescribed beginning and ending date. The schedule period will be continuous, and will contain contracts with periods that commence on the date of award (DOA) and expire five years (exclusive of any options) from the 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 Contracting Officer, at the address above, at any time. Contracts awarded under this solicitation will be in effect for five years from date of award, unless further extended pursuant to any Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, or canceled sooner. FSC 7910 and 7930. Standard Commercial Products; Multiple Award Schedule; Fixed Price w/EPA; Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity contracts for cleaning equipment and supplies (accessories & attachments). Delivery within 10-60 days ARO; FOB Origin, Worldwide coverage. To assist customer agencies to determine when they should seek a price decrease, a level called the maximum order will be established under each contract. When an agency order exceeds this amount, it is recommended that the agency contact the vendor for a reduced price. The vendors will not be obligated to accept these orders in accordance with FAR 52.216-19. UNDER THIS SOLICITATION, OFFERS WILL ALSO BE ACCEPTED FOR BRANDS IDENTICAL TO THOSE CURRENTLY AWARDED. See Note 12 (Trade Agreements). All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. Posted 08/31/98 (D-SN244062). (0243)

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