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F -- CONSERVATION/PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS/COLLECTION SERVICE SOL RFI56-00138!! DUE 102398 POC David J. Mork, 202/874-3237, fax 202/874-2200 or 3135, e-mail david.mork@bep.treas.gov 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 Agreements (BPAs)in order to fill anticipated repetitive needs by establishing "Charge Accounts" with qualified sources of services. BPAs will be established with more than one supplier, if possible, for services 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 services at consistently lower prices, and who have provided numerous purchases at or below the single acquisition threshold. Sources are being sought for the following services for Fiscal year (FY) 1999 requirements, Conservation preservation of historical artifacts/collection service. 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, published price lists providing hourly labor rates and Government discounts offered. See Note 1!! Posted 10/06/98 (W-SN259513). (0279)

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