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53 -- HARDWARE, HIGH SECURITY LOCKS AND RELATED COMPONENTS!! SOL RFI56-00130 DUE 102398 POC David J. Mork, Purchasing Agent, 202/874-3237 E-MAIL: david.mork@bep.treas.gov, david.mork@bep.treas.gov. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.303-1, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) anticipates setting up multiple Blanket Purchase Orders (BPAs)in order to fill anticipated repetitive needs by establishing "Charge Accounts" with qualified sources of supply. BPAs will be established with more than one supplier, if possible, for supplies of the same type to provide maximum practicable competition. Once the BPAs are in place, the BEP will compete each order. The BEP will consider suppliers whose past performance has shown them to be dependable, who offer quality supplies at consistently lower prices, and who have provided numerous purchases at or below the single acquisition threshold. Sources are being sought for the following supplies for Fiscal year(FY) 1999 requirements, High security locks, keys and related components. These BPAs will be set aside for small business. interested vendors shall provide past performance references, to include a point of contact (POC) with phone numbers for each, capabilities statements, line cards, product description/specifications, published price lists, commercial price lists and Governement discounts offered. See Note 1!! Posted 10/06/98 (W-SN259184). (0279)

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